Blower motor resistor

Tiny
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I replaced my blower motor resistor with a Dorman 973-025 in August. It stopped working last night. Meaning, I got in my truck to drive last night and the feet vent was on 3. No air coming out, I put it on 4 and it worked. I was like what the hell lmao, I just replaced that. Do you think it's a bad blower motor? Is there anything I can do to try and get it to work?

Also, not sure if any of this is relevant. I had it on full heat last night, because it was chilly. It was blowing cold air for about 15-20 minutes before it got warm. Also, about 20 minutes into the drive, 1, 2, and 3 setting started blowing air very very lightly. It was not proper, as it was very clear it wasn't nearly hard enough to be right pressure of air. 1, 2, and 3 were blowing the same speed very lightly warm air, and the main reason I even realized it started was the heat on my feet suddenly. So, is this relevant? I don't know

Let me know what y'all think
I got a refund on it because I told Amazon it was defective, I will buy a new one if I have to but if anybody could give me any tips or any other possible reasons I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you guys,
hope you have a great day
Cas
Thursday, September 19th, 2019 AT 6:36 AM

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Tiny
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Good morning,

90% of the time, the reason blower resistors fail is due to high current draw from the blower motor. No one takes the time to do a current draw test on the blower motors when these fail.

I would replace both the resistor and the blower motor. I always did that when there was an issue with the resistor.

Roy
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Thursday, September 19th, 2019 AT 6:51 AM
Tiny
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GM replace resistor and blower motor? I thought the thing was called a blower motor resistor? This is what I replaced https://www.amazon.com/Dorman-Techoice-973025-Auto-Part/dp/B0049E74H0

What do I need to do?
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Thursday, September 19th, 2019 AT 6:56 AM
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Yes, the blower motor and the blower motor resistor at the same time.

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Thursday, September 19th, 2019 AT 7:15 AM
Tiny
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So, what are you saying? I bought this blower motor resistor in August, replaced my old one, and had working air. Is my new one now broken? Or do I just also have to replace my blower motor? Thank you
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Thursday, September 19th, 2019 AT 7:54 AM
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From your description, the new one has failed again. It is solid-state.

This time replace the resistor and blower motor.

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Thursday, September 19th, 2019 AT 8:22 AM
Tiny
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Okay thank you. As far as how dire this repair is, can I just use the 4 setting, and not worry about it?
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Thursday, September 19th, 2019 AT 9:04 AM
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Yes, but they all will fail at some point.

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Thursday, September 19th, 2019 AT 9:05 AM
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Okay, but other than non functioning air, does it damage anything or that's as bad as it gets? I don't really have a lot of time or money and I'm fine with cracking the windows and bundling up, but want to make sure I am not making anything worse.
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Thursday, September 19th, 2019 AT 9:10 AM
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Got it. As I stated, it will get worse over time and you will lose all the speeds. You will not do any more damage except you will be hot or cold depending on your location.

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Thursday, September 19th, 2019 AT 9:13 AM
Tiny
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I understand, just wanted to make sure that was the extent of it. I appreciate it, Im working on my credit and hopefully be in a newer car sooner than later. I appreciate your guys help.
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Thursday, September 19th, 2019 AT 9:27 AM
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You are welcome.

Always glad to help.

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Thursday, September 19th, 2019 AT 9:32 AM

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