Thread: 4.5L blower motor resistor bypass switch
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Old 08-21-2003, 08:28 PM
sbourg sbourg is offline
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The switch is likely fine - the resistor is overheating due to too much current, or too little airflow. The motor bearings may need a clean/lube, or windings in the motor may have shorted. Restriction in the airpath due to dust bunnies or else might also reduce natural cooling.

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