Heater motor was running and could smell something burning?

Tiny
ESPRINGSTUBE
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  • 1999 FORD ESCORT
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  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 50,000 MILES
Heater motor was running and could smell something burning. Now the heater motor doesn't run. What could be the problem.
Wednesday, December 12th, 2007 AT 1:21 AM

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Tiny
JEFFYTUNE
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Hi.

Assuming the motor still has power and ground, I would say the motor burned out and needs to be replaced.
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Wednesday, December 12th, 2007 AT 2:06 AM
Tiny
KEN L
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Yep I agree with JEFFYTUNE, here is the location of the blower motor and I have included a guide to help test the blower motor power and ground.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-an-automotive-hvac-system-blower-fan-motor-a-detailed

Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.

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Tuesday, August 13th, 2024 AT 12:32 PM

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