Blower motor fan speeds not working correctly?

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You can use a testlite on the wires for the blower speeds. In the diagram you have one wiring color for each speed, take the connector loose from resistor assembly. key on, havc turned on, switch through the speeds, while you use a testlite at the proper wiring color at connector. If everything is hot, probably ok up to that point.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/170934_silverado_blower_resistor_1.jpg



The resistor assembly is under passenger side of dash, number 5 in the picture.
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Friday, April 30th, 2021 AT 3:24 PM (Merged)
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The blower fan will not work on settings 1, 2 or 3 but works fine on settings 4 and 5. The heater, defroster and A/C still all work fine. I checked the fuses, all were good.
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Friday, April 30th, 2021 AT 3:25 PM (Merged)
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For you to have 4 and 5, but not the other 3 would have to be the switch in the dash, or the resistor pack. This guide can show you how to check the resistor pack

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/blower-fan-motor-works-on-high-speed-only

Please run down this guide and report back.
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Friday, April 30th, 2021 AT 3:25 PM (Merged)
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How much for a resistor pack?
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Friday, April 30th, 2021 AT 3:25 PM (Merged)
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NAPA is showing it to be about 25 bucks
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Thank you guys
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My blower fan does not work on the first two settings. I have replaced the control switch but still have same problem. Any suggestions? Thanks
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Friday, April 30th, 2021 AT 3:25 PM (Merged)
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Hello,

It is most likely your Blower Motor Resistor it is located near the blower motor under right side of dash and it looks like this.....


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/188069_05silverodo_2.jpg

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Thank you for your response. I will try to replace the resistor, I will let you know how it turns out. Thanks again and have a great day.
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Friday, April 30th, 2021 AT 3:25 PM (Merged)
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There are four settings on the fan all work except high side. Replaced switch and relay. But five minutes into running on high it started to cut out like there might be a short in the system. Can you tell me if this is a common fault in this series of trucks?
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Friday, April 30th, 2021 AT 3:25 PM (Merged)
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Hello and thanks for the donation!

There is a common issue with this year's HVAC fan only working on the Low & Medium speeds. There should be a 2 or 3 wire cannon plug in-line between the blower relay and the 50-Amp fused circuit from the underhood fuse / relay box. This plug and another share a niche rolled up in adhesive foam in the vicinity (top of airbox, right of the relay) . This plug commonly burns up and fails.

(SNAPSHOT OF FAILED PLUG)


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/261618_Noname_726.jpg

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Friday, April 30th, 2021 AT 3:25 PM (Merged)
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I have a 1991 chevy silverado 4x4, 5.7litre with 200,000 miles on it. Recently the heater blower only works on high. I replaced the heater blower relay and still only works on high. What do I need to check now?
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You'll need to replace the resistor.
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Where is it located?
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Friday, April 30th, 2021 AT 3:25 PM (Merged)
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It'll be near the blower motor. On GM vehicles it'll be on the passengers side under the dash.
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