Heater motor was running and could smell something burning?

1999 FORD ESCORT
50,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ESPRINGSTUBE
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Heater motor was running and could smell something burning. Now the heater motor doesn't run. What could be the problem.
Dec 11, 2007 at 5:21 PM
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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.
Dec 11, 2007 at 6:06 PM
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STRAILER
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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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