2002 Chevy Van Heater Blower

159,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CPMICH
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Fuse keeps blowing after blower runs briefly
Dec 31, 2009 at 3:08 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi cpmich,

Thank you for the donation.

There is a shorting somewhere and it could be a faulty blower motor.

Disconnect the blower motor and test if the fuse blows.

Was any repairs carried out prior to this occurring?
Dec 31, 2009 at 3:28 AM
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CPMICH
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It only happens when I turn on the blower. Prior to this I only had medium high and high.
Dec 31, 2009 at 3:39 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Ok, so you have a faulty blower motor resistor as the low speed is not working.

Get the resistor checked/replaced. It could have become bad so that it is shorting and causing the fuse to blow.
Dec 31, 2009 at 3:49 AM
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CPMICH
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Where is it located?
Dec 31, 2009 at 3:58 AM
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KHLOW2008
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What is the actual model of your vehicle?

What is the engine model?

If you are not sure, let me have the Vehicle Identification Number.

I need to know the exact model to be able to get the correct information.
Dec 31, 2009 at 4:06 AM
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2002 3500 chevy express van
5.7L
Dec 31, 2009 at 5:08 AM
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KHLOW2008
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The resistor is located on the blower motor housing and the diagram shows its location. Blower motor is located in right side of engine compartment. After disconnecting the blower motor and resistor wire electrical connectors, remove the retaining screw for the cover and after removing cover, you would be able to remove the resistor.


https://images.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/192750_BlowerMotor02ExpressFig16_1.jpg

Jan 1, 2010 at 12:41 AM
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