Heater fan not working

2003 BUICK CENTURY
14,300 MILES • 0.6L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SANDY77
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The fan doesn't work in the heater. how to fix that?
Oct 31, 2020 at 2:51 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good evening,

This could be either the resistor or the blower motor itself.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-heater-not-working

I attached the wiring diagram for you to view and we need to do some checks. Check the orange wire to the resistor for power with the key on.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

I circled some fuses for you to check. Check them with a test light for power on both sides.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

Let me know when you are ready for testing

Roy

Oct 31, 2020 at 4:31 PM
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SANDY77
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Could it be a relay switch and how do you find out if it is a switch?
Nov 1, 2020 at 11:13 AM (Merged)
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good evening,

I attached the wiring diagram of the system for you.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-heater-not-working

You will need to check the fuses I circled for power with the key on.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

In most cases, it is either the resistor or the blower motor itself.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/blower-fan-motor-works-on-high-speed-only

You need to verify voltage at the orange wire at the blower resistor.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

I attached some guides for you to view.

Let me know when you would like to do some testing.

Roy



BLOWER MOTOR REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Remove the right side instrument panel insulator.
2. Release the instrument panel harness retainer and move the harness to one side.


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3. Disconnect the blower motor electrical connector.


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4. Disconnect the blower motor cooling hose.
5. Remove the mounting screws from the blower motor.
6. Remove the blower motor.

BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Remove the right side instrument panel insulator.


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2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the blower motor resistor.


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3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the blower motor.


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4. Loosen both screws from the forward blower motor resistor.

IMPORTANT: The blower motor resistor opening is slotted. Access is extremely limited.

5. Remove the screws from the rear blower motor resistor.
6. Remove the blower motor resistor.
Nov 1, 2020 at 11:13 AM (Merged)