Blower motor
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Rheostat?
Hello,
Looks like the rotor needs a cleanup. The motor is rather easy to disassemble.
The brushes may need to be replaced as well.
Make sure you have some gaffer's tape for the brushes, whether you replace them or not.
You should also check the fan switch. Dirt builds up on it over time, disrupting electric continuity, especially in the lower speed settings. Clean it using contact cleaner, then put some WD-40 or a similar lubricant.
Hope this helps.
Juan
Looks like the rotor needs a cleanup. The motor is rather easy to disassemble.
The brushes may need to be replaced as well.
Make sure you have some gaffer's tape for the brushes, whether you replace them or not.
You should also check the fan switch. Dirt builds up on it over time, disrupting electric continuity, especially in the lower speed settings. Clean it using contact cleaner, then put some WD-40 or a similar lubricant.
Hope this helps.
Juan
I said rheostat when I should have said resistor. (I'm a mechanical dufus). If I remember correctly, my resistor was behind the glovebox and was in bad condition. Once it was replaced I regained all of my fan speeds.
Most likely the heater RESISTOR. Located inside squirrel fan housing. This can be purchased as a separate part. Looks like this photo. I have also been able to replace the damaged part by using resistor wire.
Another successful repair....Cheers!