Rear AC/heater not blowing

2006 CHEVROLET TAHOE
115,000 MILES • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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My rear AC/heater quit working in the rear. I have to hit the side panel where the blower is to get it to work again. I have to do this basically every time i start the vehicle.
Aug 6, 2019 at 4:38 PM
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Hello,

This is common when the blower motor goes out. To be sure here is a guide that will help you test it and the blower motor replacement instructions in the diagrams below:

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

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Aug 8, 2019 at 11:19 AM
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STRAILER
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Hello,

This is common when the blower motor goes out. To be sure here is a guide that will help you test it and the blower motor replacement instructions in the diagrams below:

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

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what happens.
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Aug 8, 2019 at 11:19 AM
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