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Heater motor was running and could smell something burning?
1999 FORD ESCORT
50,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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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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
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Aug 13, 2024 at 5:32 AM
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