Blower motor does not turn off

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JODI GRAVES
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Blower motor doesn't shut off even when engine is shut off. Have to remove fuse.
Jan 23, 2020 at 2:44 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon,

This is a shorted blower resistor. When it shorts internally, it will operate the blower at all times.

Picture and procedure below for you.

Roy


BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Remove the right closeout/insulator panel.



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2. Disconnect the blower motor resistor electrical connector (3).
3. Remove the blower motor resistor mounting screws (2).
4. Remove the blower motor resistor (1).
Jan 23, 2020 at 3:14 AM
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