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Old 10-07-2008, 04:40 PM
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Hey I have a 97 rover and the fan that pushes the air throughout the car has stopped working. I think I have narrowed it down to the relays. Does anyone know how to test the relays without buying new ones?
 
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Old 10-07-2008, 07:47 PM
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The relays hardily ever fail, have you tested the fuse, have you jumped the fan with a hot wire?
Normally it is the fan that fails.
 
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Old 10-11-2008, 01:51 AM
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Hey Mike,

I did take the fan out and hot wire it and it took off. I also tested all my fuses they were all good too. My only other thought was that the wiring could possibly gone faulty or that something between the brain and the fan may have come disconnected. I just thought that it could be the relays.

Thanks you for your reply and help,
Taylor
 
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Old 10-11-2008, 10:17 AM
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Did your blower motor quit all at once or over time and different speeds?
The blow switch has been known to have a higher failure rate then it should.
 
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Old 10-13-2008, 07:55 PM
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The blower seemed like it went out all at once. I am exactly sure though because I only used it on low most of the time. Where is the switch located?
 
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