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Blower motor in, problem remains... 200 1990

Hi, First let me say thank you for helping me through my first year as a proud 240 owner!

I decided to finally put in a blower motor I had sashed away over the summer. Since I've had the car, the fan only has work on speeds 3 and 4 (somewhat loudly). Once I had the motor installed, I had a much more quite motor but still only running on only 3 and 4 speeds. The resister was replaced 3 years ago by a mechanic who spiced out the old resister wires and ran the leads to the new resister he put out on the side of the center console. So I took the original resister hooked it up the the switch an the motor behaved exactly the same as the newer one? Now as I understand it, the resisters have individual thermal fuses and elements that burn out? I checked out the wiring, which seems okay. I cracked open the fan switch (which was replace when the resister was) I lightly resurfaced the contacts and sprayed it down with electrical parts cleaner.

So bad switch, resister, or wiring? Any test to pinpoint the problem or advice would be greatly appreciated.








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    Blower motor in, problem remains... 200 1990


    Follow Up:
    The resister was indeed the problem. Though I'm glad I replaced the Switch and blower motor as well. With the airflow and motor noise to compare, the old motor was surely on it's last leg.








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    Blower motor in, problem remains... 200 1990

    Hi Oscar,

    Oh, I sure wish you had found us before you embarked on this project. The person who installed your resistor outside of the airflow in the heater box doomed it to failure. It must be cooled in the stream of air, and so must live in the depths of the guts you just got back together again.

    http://cleanflametrap.com


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    Art Benstein near Baltimore

    A lot of money is tainted. 'Taint yours and 'taint mine.








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      Blower motor in, problem remains... 200 1990


      Thank for reply Art.

      Having learned more about the resistor, and how hot they get it make sense. The previous owner made the mistake of taking to Volvo's Only in Portland, OR. That shop is notorious for there shotty work… Anyways, I'll order up a resistor pack and a switch. (to be safe)
      I opted for the "chainsaw method" (found through cleanflametrap.com, thanks Art) so re-installation should be fairly painless. I'll let you know how it turns out.

      Oscar







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