Blower motor will not turn off

1994 OLDSMOBILE 98
122,000 MILES • 3.8L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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KALLGOOD25
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Not sure if relay or if the module. I don't know how to tell.
Nov 12, 2019 at 5:51 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon,

This sounds like a blower resistor shorted to power. It will not allow the blower to turn off.

Roy
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Nov 12, 2019 at 6:31 AM
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KALLGOOD25
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Thank you. It didn't shut off for 5 hours then went off. I was going to try and replace the relay. is that what you are suggesting?
Nov 12, 2019 at 7:54 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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No, the blower resistor is what I suggested.

Roy
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Nov 12, 2019 at 7:57 AM
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KALLGOOD25
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Got it. I saw that. It seems easy enough to get out. Thanks for the help!
Nov 12, 2019 at 8:05 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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You are welcome.

Always glad to help.

Roy
Nov 12, 2019 at 8:07 AM
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