Fan only works on 3 and 4 speeds

[edwx]

Not to make a double thread, but am assuming this is a similar problem to the other recent thread. The resistor is probably bad?? Where is the best place to buy one? Thanks, Ed

 

[Rcflyer330]

You are correct it's the resistor. Your local autoparts store is the fastest online may be cheaper but not by much. Look at the other thread for a link to replacement instructions.

 

[edwx]

$20 part at Advance Auto. They had it in stock, picked it up last night, and it was a 30 min repair today. Remove one screw and the 4x4 module moves out of the way. I couldn't tell how the connector worked, so I just removed the resistor and connector together, so I could get a better look, and it was a little thingy you push in in the middle of the connector to disconnect it. All 4 fan speeds work now)) Probably saved at least $200 at the dealer. Ironically, we just moved into a hot and humid climate, which I'm thinking had some affect on the resistor.

 

[Rcflyer330]

The resistor is a very common part to go bad on random and at any time. Mine happened to go bad after two years of having the car.