1997 Ford Escort Air not blowing

197,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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AKAMARATHONMAN
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When I turn on the air (heat or cool) it will only blow on low. Anything higher and it shuts off. Do you know what it could be?
Oct 4, 2010 at 1:53 AM
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WRENCHTECH
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That is most likely a bad blower motor resister. It's located under the dash on the passenger side, right next to the blower motor.
Oct 4, 2010 at 2:24 AM
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