Help!!!! Lost both heaters in my Chevy Van anyone know of a forum for this??

Hi everyone,
I got a big problem,
I recently lost both of my heaters in my 91' G20 Chevy Van.
The front blower went first.
I thought that it was a switch problem because the blower kept cutting off, but after I flung the switch up and down real fast for a minute I would see a spark in the switch and the fan would come on.
Sence then the fan stopped working altogether so I bought a new switch. no luck.
I do get heat when I'm driving fast enough for the outside air to spin the blower fan, so the motor should not be locked up.

My rear compartment heater fan was working at that time, now 3 days ago that stopped working.
I've checked the fuses and the connectors and they are all fine.

Does anyone have any ideas on what to do, or is there a forum like this one for junk American vehicles

Thanks a million for any help or advice you can give,

Jeff

[vrsmith]

Try this link: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/

It says for 67-72 Chev trucks, but it actually has stuff
up to 1998. You might find some info on your van there.
Good luck.

(I recently got a 1986 GMC pickup.)

Thanks a lot, I'll give it a try..... it sure is a cold drive to work in the morning )

Jeff

[TTaM]

I can give you some advice. If you are going to buy a van, buy a Ford:p

Thanks I'll pass I've owned Fords in the past... I vowed never again... then again I said that about all American cars.

Wish MB would bring the Vito's over here



Nothing like a good ole' Chevrolet

"Cracked Heads Every Valve Rattles Oil Leaks Every Time"

[leathermang]

"after I flung the switch up and down real fast for a minute I would see a spark in the switch and the fan would come on."

You gave the switch WHIPLASH .....

Now really, you need to take the switch out and clean the contacts or replace it.... and make sure it is getting good electricity to it...and from it to the fan.... check your vehicle grounding straps... bat to engine, engine to body, etc...

Well I think I found the problem (don't like it very much) but I believe both motors are shot.
I tried analysing the problem with the best method for American cars...by beating on it with a hammer, and the motors started moving "slower than molasses on a cold winter morning"
The motor made this thwoop, thwoop thwoop sound then stopped.


Jeff