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Pinpoint Test H: No Operation In Lower Speeds

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  1. H1 CHECK THE BLOWER MOTOR SPEED 
    • Key in ON position.
    • Turn the function selector switch to any position except OFF.
    • Cycle the blower motor switch from high to low several times.
    • Does the blower motor operate at all speeds? 
    1. YES  : If the blower motor operates correctly each time, ADVISE the owner of system operation.

      If the blower motor does not operate correctly each time, INSTALL a new blower motor switch. REFER to CLIMATE CONTROL article. TEST the system for normal operation.

    2. NO  : Go to  H2.
  2. H2 CHECK CIRCUIT 261 (OG/BK) FOR A SHORT TO GROUND 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Disconnect: Blower Motor C2066
    • Disconnect: Blower Motor Resistor C293
    • Turn the blower motor switch to the low position.
      • Fig 1: Checking Circuit For Short To Ground
      GF0025659Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Measure the resistance between blower motor C2066-2, circuit 261 (OG/BK), harness side and ground.
    • Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms? 
    1. YES  : INSTALL a new blower motor resistor. TEST the system for normal operation.
    2. NO  : Go to  H3.
  3. H3 CHECK THE BLOWER MOTOR SWITCH FOR AN INTERNAL SHORT 
    • Disconnect: Blower Motor Switch C294b
      • Fig 2: Checking Blower Motor Switch
      GF0025668Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Measure the resistance between blower motor switch C294b-a, circuit 261 (OG/BK), harness side and ground.
    • Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms? 
    1. YES  : INSTALL a new blower motor switch. REFER to CLIMATE CONTROL article. TEST the system for normal operation.
    2. NO  : REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.
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