turns out it was the vsv's. they're only $167 for the set. the part came today but before i can put it in, more probs; the heater keeps blowing fuses. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/angry.gif" alt="" /> i think it's the resistor, which doesn't work on third setting for the fan. the saga continues.... <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />

97Rodeo Rancho9ks/Aisins/3.2L SOHC/M1 only
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