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Blown out 2 blower resistors

Tiny
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  • 2002 ACURA TL
  • 3.2L
  • V6
  • 2WD
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  • 199,800 MILES
Blown out 2 blower resistors. The main screen on the center console don't work. Pushing the auto and off buttons I get err E1, so where do I go? Blown 2 resistors. Replaced wiring from resistor to blower, only code is E1.
Friday, April 9th, 2021 AT 3:38 PM

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Tiny
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Good evening,

The blower motor should be replaced. It sounds like it is drawing too much current and it overheating and failing the resistor.

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

I attached a wiring diagram for you.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-voltmeter

Roy
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Friday, April 9th, 2021 AT 3:53 PM
Tiny
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The blower motor is pulling 7 amps running 8.5 starting.
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Friday, April 9th, 2021 AT 4:33 PM
Tiny
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Okay, how is it working with failed resistors?

What speed is that measurement from?

Roy
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Friday, April 9th, 2021 AT 4:42 PM
Tiny
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With engine running out amp meter on wires to motor as soon as you turn on automatic the blower starts. That's when I get my reading and there is no speed control on automatic. If you bypass the resistor briefly you can check motor and wiring.
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Friday, April 9th, 2021 AT 5:09 PM
Tiny
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I would still replace the blower and the resistor together.

Roy
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Friday, April 9th, 2021 AT 5:11 PM
Tiny
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Okay, I'll get another blower.
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Friday, April 9th, 2021 AT 5:15 PM
Tiny
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Keep us updated.

Roy
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Friday, April 9th, 2021 AT 5:18 PM
Tiny
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I will. They had to order it at over $70.00 with no wheel.
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Friday, April 9th, 2021 AT 5:22 PM
Tiny
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That is a bad price. I attached the parts from Rock Auto for you.

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Friday, April 9th, 2021 AT 5:27 PM
Tiny
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Got the motor installed it gave the car to customer and told her to cross her fingers. If any more trouble I will be back.
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Saturday, April 10th, 2021 AT 6:13 PM
Tiny
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Did you replace the resistor with it as well?

Roy
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Saturday, April 10th, 2021 AT 7:30 PM
Tiny
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Yes, at a cost of $116.00 plus my time.
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Saturday, April 10th, 2021 AT 10:41 PM

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