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Lo-Med-Hi Blower Switch #748543 08/30/06 01:39 AM
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 383
Stevie Offline OP
Mudrunner
Any of you guys seen this?:
Blower no workie on Lo and Medium, but great on Hi. Easy fix right? Replaced the resistor with a known good one, and CRAP: Still no Lo & Medium. Maybe it's the relay. Replaced with a known good one. Still no work.
Alright..measured voltage at the blower motor connector: On my working '80 truck, it's 12 volts at all Lo-Med-Hi positions, so it's just the current that obviously changes, thanks to a good resistor. But on the project '80, it's around 5 volts on Lo & Medium. Switch to Hi and the volts go to 12, and works great.
So, it's gotta be the Lo-Med-Hi switch, right? Anyone else seen this? If you have, and have the part number handy, I would love to hear from ya! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/shiner.gif" alt="" />


'80 4X4 Longbed
Re: Lo-Med-Hi Blower Switch [Re: Stevie] #748544 08/30/06 02:23 AM
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Cholltero Offline
Wheeler
Most likely LMH switch ; remove and test before buying a new one.


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Re: Lo-Med-Hi Blower Switch [Re: Cholltero] #748545 08/30/06 03:46 AM
Joined: Apr 2004
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tucker80 Offline
Getting the Wheeling Fever
Those switches are known for going bad. Mine got so hot it melted the switch itself and stuck on hi. I had to unplug the switch from the fan so that it would shut off. When I showed it to the techs at the dealership, one guy said he had one on his desk. They said they replace them all the time, but mine was the worst he'd ever seen.

About $50 from the dealer part # 84732-35030 for a 90 pickup.

Good luck,
Matt

Last edited by tucker80; 08/30/06 03:49 AM.

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'88 4Runner with a thrown rod, waiting in the wings
Re: Lo-Med-Hi Blower Switch [Re: tucker80] #748546 08/30/06 03:58 AM
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 383
Stevie Offline OP
Mudrunner
Thanks Matt. Appreciate it! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />


'80 4X4 Longbed
Re: Lo-Med-Hi Blower Switch [Re: Stevie] #748547 08/30/06 04:03 AM
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 93
tucker80 Offline
Getting the Wheeling Fever
No problem, I just hope it takes care of the problem.

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'90 2wd xtraCab, getting a heart transplant
'88 4Runner with a thrown rod, waiting in the wings
Re: Lo-Med-Hi Blower Switch [Re: Stevie] #748548 08/30/06 04:20 AM
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 146
Jeffstoyo Offline
Wheeler
Steve I can check to see if I have one laying around.
Jeff


It's all good!
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Re: Lo-Med-Hi Blower Switch [Re: Stevie] #748549 09/05/06 05:50 PM
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 383
Stevie Offline OP
Mudrunner
It ain't the switch!
Swapped the blower switch from my driver to the project 4X4. Same result...only Hi works. Soooo....gonna buy the resistor, the proper one (non-air conditioned), as there's nothing left in the circuit. Anyone wanna bet this $22 part fixes it? <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />
P.S.: Took the project's switch apart, cleaned the contacts (weren't too dirty or worn), and it ohm'ed out the same as before.

Last edited by Stevie; 09/05/06 05:57 PM.

'80 4X4 Longbed
Re: Lo-Med-Hi Blower Switch [Re: Stevie] #748550 09/06/06 12:00 AM
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 884
4xJedi Offline
Rock Warrior
Yes it's the blower resistor. My lowest speed didn't work so I ordered one from Autozone. Super easy to replace and a nice cheap fix.


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Re: Lo-Med-Hi Blower Switch [Re: Stevie] #748551 09/06/06 01:25 AM
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kewlynx Offline
Toyota & Classifieds Moderator
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Blower resistor going out is pretty common. However, I've also had to resolder the fan switch in a couple rigs before.


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Re: Lo-Med-Hi Blower Switch [Re: kewlynx] #748552 09/06/06 10:08 PM
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Posts: 383
Stevie Offline OP
Mudrunner
Dammit! Went to RadioShack, bought a 1.2 and 2.7 ohm wirewound resistors, soldered them to their proper place in the resistor, mounted it and...still only works on HI!
Those Toyota resistors can't be returned once bought. I'm looking at the blower motor now, Sheeeeeezz <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/scared.gif" alt="" />


'80 4X4 Longbed
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