Air conditioner blower motor will not turn on

2008 KIA AMANTI
122,000 MILES • 2.0L • V6 • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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The AC/heater blower motor will not come on. There are no blown fuses in either fuse block, that I can see. I cannot find the blower relay.
Nov 29, 2016 at 10:30 AM
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see picture for location. it is in dash fuse box.
Nov 29, 2016 at 12:14 PM
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There is only fuses in in the dash fuse box.
Nov 29, 2016 at 12:38 PM
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It is located in the engine compartment.
Nov 29, 2016 at 12:47 PM
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Hey Larry,

Here is a guide that can help you test the blower motor and circuit.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/blower-fan-motor-works-on-high-speed-only

Did you find the relay?

Please let us know happens so it will help others.

Best, Ken


Dec 1, 2016 at 12:16 PM
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Thanks Ken,
I found the relay, replaced it but it didn't help. If it hadn't have rained all day today I would have removed the blower motor. I will let you know if that fixes the problem. Hate let my wife drive it without being able to use the defrost function.
Dec 3, 2016 at 9:21 PM
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check to see if there is power coming to the blower first before replacing it . if this is auto temp control where you set temp then it HAS to be scanned by a mechanic to see what is wrong with the unit.
Dec 4, 2016 at 7:57 AM
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Hey Larry,

Here is a complete wiring diagram for the car, check for power at the relay first then go from there. It looks like there is a fusible link 30 amp, check there first.

Please let us know what you find so it will help others.

Best, Ken


Dec 4, 2016 at 12:01 PM
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Thanks Ken, the blower motor runs when wired directly to the battery, and I have 9.4 volts at the connector, but still won't run using the control panel. So I guess it's back to Kia to have them check it out.
Dec 11, 2016 at 10:23 AM
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Hey Larry,

Did you check the system ground? Also the blower reply?

Please let us know happens so it will help others.

Best, Ken
Dec 12, 2016 at 9:39 AM
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I replaced the blower relay, just incase it was bad or weak. Other than the battery ground I haven't.

Thanks, Larry
Dec 12, 2016 at 10:47 AM