Car Fan Motor Repair

How to inspect and repair a cooling fan that s not working.

Car fan motor repair.

Just a quick video on fan repairs the fan blades move freely but the motor is not functioning. See 100 other super simple car repairs you can do on your own and avoid a trip to the shop. If the fuses are intact switch on the ignition and use a circuit tester to find if there is current at the motor terminals. Step 1 allow your car to cool.

If the fan motor on my car was dead i d probably go ahead and change the resistor while i had my head under the dash. Fan motor with the thermo switch lead disconnected and test lead connected to the battery. How to repair a cooling fan in your car diy with scotty kilmer. The radiator fan is responsible for blowing or pulling air around the radiator to keep it cool.

Reconnect the electrical connector and you re car heater blower motor is back in business. Founded in 1926 littlejohn reuland corporation is a full service electric motor repair shop electrical contractor and service company. If you notice that the engine is overheating see the temperature gauge in the dashboard and you do not hear the fan s working get the cooling system inspected immediately. Disconnect the electrical connector.

With the switch on a lower setting and the motor disconnected you ll still. Your mechanic should check the coolant and fill if needed. At some point over time it may fail. These videos are intended as entertainment only.

The blower motor resistor assembly is a common malfunction on them. Look at the fuse box for a blown fuse. Industrial electric motors manufacturers distributors electric cars lighting consultants designers household fans new car dealers generators electric service repair lighting. Pictured on the right is an interior fan resister assembly from a late 70s gm car or light truck.

Remove the screws and swap out the resistor module. Purchase a new resistor module at the auto parts store usually less than 25. I put together a separate blower motor problems page for chrysler and dodge owners. If it does seem to be an electrical problem with the fan or circuit turn the air off and take the vehicle to a qualified mechanic for repair as soon as possible.

Though generally not a safety concern a broken blower motor can greatly reduce the comfort of your ride in hot or cold months.