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H3 Recall to fix fan control

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tnd2

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My recall showed up Saturday, it's an 06, last name starts with a W, so I'm not sure if it's VIN or name triggered, but I assume they found me from DMV records.
 
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Dennis

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I fixed mine about 5 years ago..The cable that connects to the Fan speed resistor block is under a lot of sideway tension do to a cable tie real close to the connector...This caused a weak connection to the connector and cable plug, making a partial connection at the B+ lead, causing it to overheat and melt the connector... I ordered a new cable/plug and resistor block and made sure it was a solid connection without a bind on the connector...So far no problems since.
 
Hunner

Hunner

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Got mine in the mail.

So this is different than the resistor trick to fix the temp control from blowing hot air when moved?

Wonder if that will fail after the new fix for the blower resistor is installed?
 
SoCalH3

SoCalH3

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Been there done that on my 06, no problem to date on my 08. I'll take it in once they have a fix. Otherwise no doubt it'll go out in the middle of the Desert on the hottest day of the year...
 
bendyprissy

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Hopefully the fix will actually work cause we have replaced the blower motor twice in less than a years time & I still can't turn my air conditioner higher than a level 3. And being as it is literally 102 F right now on my thermometer, that kinda sucks!

*Meant to say wiring harness twice replaced.*
 
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08H3

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bendyprissy said:
Hopefully the fix will actually work cause we have replaced the blower motor twice in less than a years time & I still can't turn my air conditioner higher than a level 3. And being as it is literally 102 F right now on my thermometer, that kinda sucks!
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I don't believe this recall involves the motor itself at all. Just the resistor pack and harness.
 
rsc

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08H3 said:
I don't believe this recall involves the motor itself at all. Just the resistor pack and harness.
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According to the letter, they will replace the female connector and wiring harness. I bet they also end up having to replace the resistor pack/male connector on all the ones that have melted just to get things to fit and not be a further fire hazard.
 
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Dennis

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rsc said:
According to the letter, they will replace the female connector and wiring harness. I bet they also end up having to replace the resistor pack/male connector on all the ones that have melted just to get things to fit and not be a further fire hazard.
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I think you're right...mine was like melted together and all deformed out of shape...I found the problem when the fan just quit working.


Oh and I did get my letter last Saturday.
 
Woodtick

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The notice came yesterday,fan failure with smoke today. I will find out Tuesday what they are going to do for me. I would think they will replace it with the old way, then replace that when the new style is available? I will keep you guys posted.
 
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