car heater

2006 SCION TC
970,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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N8TEP1
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my cars heater turns on every once in a while but most of the time it blows very little
if nothing at all could it be fuse??
Dec 30, 2010 at 8:47 PM
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KHLOW2008
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If the blower fan motor is not working intermittently it could be the fan motor itself. When problem occurs, give the blower motor housing some banging with your hand to test if the motor starts working correctly. If yes, the motor is failing and has to be replaced to rectify.

If air volume is low, check the cabin filter for clogging.
Dec 31, 2010 at 4:40 AM
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N8TEP1
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I banged the blower motor housing and it turned right on i ordered a new blower motor and my cabin filter was not clogged Thanks for your help
Dec 31, 2010 at 11:16 AM
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KHLOW2008
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You're welcome. Glad to know you have found the cause ioof the problem.

Happy New Year.

Jan 1, 2011 at 5:35 AM
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