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RASMATAZ
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-Check fuses 23 and 73 if okay-test the blower relay, resistor and the blower switch to include the ground circuit
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MRKASEMAN
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  • 1999 FORD CONTOUR
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It seems that the heater blower motor has gone bad on my 1999 Ford Contour. I am not sure, as I cannot find my car manual. I checked the relay and fuse, both seem to be in perfect condition. Could it be the resistor that is bad? Where do I find the heater blower motor on my car?
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BMRFIXIT
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Right side behind clove box
place switch at high check at the motor plug for battery power and ground
if both ok replace the motor
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ZACH WILBUR
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  • 1999 FORD CONTOUR
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The air conditioner and heater would work but only on high blower setting. Now I cannot get any blowing at all. The high low knob on the very left of the panel seems like its under distress compared to the turning of the other two knobs. Do I need to buy a whole new panel?
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CARADIODOC
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Without looking at a service manual or knowing which heater control system you have, your description suggests the fan motor has tight bearings and that has led to the additional problems. A tight motor draws much higher than normal current, and that overheats and blows the thermal fuse in the fan speed resistor assembly. Most circuits will still work on the highest speed when the resistor assembly is bad, but if that high current has to pass through the speed switch, that will also be overheated. That can melt the plastic parts and make the switch hard to turn.
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DOC1961
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I don't have a manual for this car which fuse and or relay is for the heater blower. And is it located in the battery side fuse box or under the dash.
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Monday, August 26th, 2019 AT 11:46 AM (Merged)
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Check the blower motor fuse 30amp and the blower motor relay in the interior fuse panel. Fuse and relay okay -Try powering the blower motor direct from the battery and see what happens
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CLARJS
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When using blower on hot or cold the air makes a very loud blowing noise, but not through anywhere I set it to, ex- defrost, panel, floor, ect. The only setting that I get any real airflow is when it is set to max AC, then it comes through the panel vents. I have checked the heater core, and replaced the resistor. What else could it possibly be?
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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This sounds like a vent door problem. Check the HVAC assembly for disconnected vacuum hoses or wiring. Check the fresh air door to make sure it is opening and closing.
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Check the air blend door/actuator
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JESCLAY
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Where is the heater blower motor resistor located? I need to replace it. I have been replacing fuses regularly. Also the fan swtich only works on the high selection. Again, where is the fan motor resistor, or as ford calls it the regulator located?
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MERLIN2021
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It's on the blower case, rermove the under dash panel to expose the case, remove the plug, screws, and then pry out the old, snap in the new and you are done! Heres the colors of the connector...


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/62217_Resistor_3.jpg

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