Blower motor not working why?

Tiny
TAMMY HASS
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  • 2010 FORD TAURUS
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My defroster or vents do not blow air the blower motor is not working?
Wednesday, April 12th, 2017 AT 4:02 PM

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Tiny
KASEKENNY
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Most likely you are correct that the blower is not working. Now we just need to find out why it is not working.

Here is a guide that will walk through the steps on this to get us started:

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

Below you will find the wiring diagram from the manual.

We need to start with checking voltage at the blower motor and then go back through the system until we find voltage.

Here is a guide that will help with this type of testing:

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

Please run through this diagram and let us know if you have questions on this.

Thanks
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Monday, June 21st, 2021 AT 4:51 PM
Tiny
CASEY TYLER DESILVA
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Air stopped blowing so I got a new relay. But still will not kick on?
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Tuesday, June 22nd, 2021 AT 11:33 AM (Merged)
Tiny
KASEKENNY
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This is normally one of two things. Either the fuse/relay or the blower motor has failed. Here is a guide that will help figure this out:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/low-or-no-air-flow-from-vents

I suspect you will find the blower motor is the most likely issue. Here is a guide that helps with this:

https://youtu.be/1eau7hCuuJ8

Below you will find the process from the manual that will help with replacing this. Please let us know what questions you have. Thanks
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Tuesday, June 22nd, 2021 AT 11:33 AM (Merged)
Tiny
SHORTY428
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The blower is not working on the heater. It was working this morning but not now. Replace a/c compressor last October. How difficult is it to replace the blower?
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Tuesday, June 22nd, 2021 AT 11:33 AM (Merged)
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DAVE H
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Removal and Installation
Remove pin-type retainers and the right instrument panel insulator.
Fig. 1: Removing Right Instrument Panel Insulator
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the blower motor (19805).
Disconnect the electrical connector
Remove the screws and remove the blower motor.
Fig. 2: Removing Blower Motor
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/266999_ta_1.jpg



https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/266999_ta2_2.jpg

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Tuesday, June 22nd, 2021 AT 11:33 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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When my car is running or when ever. I turn my air conditioning or heat on you can hear it come on, but it will not blow any air out the vents.
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Tuesday, June 22nd, 2021 AT 11:33 AM (Merged)
Tiny
ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

This sounds like either the blower motor or the resistor may be the issue.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/low-or-no-air-flow-from-vents

Do you have a test light or voltmeter to do some testing?

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

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-test-light-circuit-tester

We will need to do some voltage tests to find the area of failure.

Roy
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Tuesday, June 22nd, 2021 AT 11:33 AM (Merged)
Tiny
CCOURTRIGHT
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03 Taurus. Blower motor not working on any speed. Checked fuse, Good. Tapped on motor. It started to work although very slow even though fan was on high and had a grumbling sound. Turned key off and on again. Had to tap motor to get it running again. I have heard of issues with this vehicle having dampness on passenger side floor board and water in the motor. No water noticeable on floor board. Have not removed the motor yet. Possible bad motor?
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Tuesday, June 22nd, 2021 AT 11:33 AM (Merged)
Tiny
FIXITMR
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Very possible, almost certain! I would remove and replace.
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Tuesday, June 22nd, 2021 AT 11:33 AM (Merged)
Tiny
CCOURTRIGHT
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I installed a new blower motor and that resolved the problem. Thanks for all your help.
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Tuesday, June 22nd, 2021 AT 11:33 AM (Merged)
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MARIA BACA
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Turned on my heater there was no fan, no heat, defrost nothing. What do I check? What could have gone wrong?
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Tuesday, June 22nd, 2021 AT 11:33 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Good morning.

I attached a wire diagram for you to view. Check the fuses with a test for power on both sides. There is a relay that needs power in order to let the blower motor work.

You can also check for voltage to the blower motor as well to see if the voltage is present which may indicate a bad blower motor.

The blower motor is under the right side of the dash.

Roy
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Tuesday, June 22nd, 2021 AT 11:33 AM (Merged)
Tiny
JUSTWARRENATOR
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My AC/Heater stopped blowing. Ive replaced the blower motor, the Blower Motor Relay and checked the Blower Motor Resistor and it looks to be ok. Ive also replaced the Blower Control Switch and still not working. The radio also stopped working the same day the blower did. Checked all the fuses and they are good. Not sure if that has anything to do with the blower?
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Tuesday, June 22nd, 2021 AT 11:33 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Check in engine compartment fuse /relay box, fuse # 11 its 40A should be hot at all times and in side car fuse panel check fuses # 13 its 5A hot only when car running or key on also fuse # 6 its 15A hot with key on if those fuses OK and have power check for a wiring and short in harness
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Tuesday, June 22nd, 2021 AT 11:33 AM (Merged)
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MPAN1
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My heater wasn't working about 6 months ago so my mechanic "fixed" it by blowing out the vents. This worked for about a month and now my heat, a.C, fan, defrost, & ect. Do not work. I'm thinking that it is an electrical problem of some sort but when I turn the knob to a different setting it seems to hiss, as if trying to work. Any help to what the problem could be or how to fix it would be gladly appreciated.
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Tuesday, June 22nd, 2021 AT 11:33 AM (Merged)
Tiny
BMRFIXIT
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Underhood Power Distribution Box relay # 24 is for the blower motor


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/99387_Graphic1_419.jpg



BLOWER MOTOR
Removal & Installation
Remove instrument panel insulator from instrument panel.
Unplug blower motor harness connector.
With key on and or engine running place the heater fan at high
check for power and ground and if you have them both suspect bad blower motor

Remove blower motor screws and blower motor.
To install, reverse removal procedure

blower motor job about $150 or so
good luck
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Tuesday, June 22nd, 2021 AT 11:33 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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That fixed it thank you.
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