Attributes:
Blower Wheel Depth IN - 3.125
Blower Wheel Diameter IN - 6.25
Cage Wheel Included - Yes
Connector Gender - Female
Connector Quantity - 1
Flanged End - Yes
Gasket Or Seal Included - N
Material - Metal
Motor Diameter IN - 3
Motor Length IN - 4.06
OEM Replacement - YES
Rotation - Counterclockwise
Shaft Diameter - 0.31
Shaft Length IN - 1.875
Shaft Shape - D Shaped
Shaft Type - D Shaped
Terminal Quantity - 2
Terminal Type - Lead Wire
Vented - Vented
Voltage - 12
Connector Type - Plug
Mounting Base Length IN - 3.375
Mounting Hardware Included - No
Mounting Method - Flange
Speeds - Variable
Terminal Gender - Male
Material - Plastic
GPD Blower Motors vs. Competitors
The blower motor assembly is designed to push/blow air across the evaporator to aid in heat transfer and cool the inside of the vehicle. Controlled electrically, the most common cause of failure is due to an inoperable connector or blower motor resistor.
gpd takes pride in designing aftermarket replacements that meet/exceed OE fit, form, and function. Some aftermarket suppliers may offer universal replacements for blower motors as shown below. While universal replacements may “get the job done”, it is essential that the blower motor wheel be properly fitted and balanced for proper function. Purchasing a blower motor and wheel separately can be time consuming and ultimately more expensive.
Precautions to Take When Replacing a Blower Motor
The blower motor is typically located behind the glove box on the passenger side and is responsible for blowing hot or cold air into the vehicle cabin or to defrost the front windshield. There are some precautions to take when replacing the blower motor. It’s common to find debris from the environment, such as twigs and leaves, around the blower motor housing. When replacing the blower motor, some of this debris may fall into the new blower motor housing causing irregular noises. This is most common in early model vehicles because there are less barriers for environmental debris. As debris collects, a foul odor may be noticed in addition to irregular noises. This can be easily prevented by cleaning the area surrounding the blower motor housing.
Blower Motor Fan Malfunctioning? Check the Resistor Before Replacing the Blower Motor
One of the most common causes for perceived blower motor failure is a faulty blower motor resistor. The blower motor resistor varies electrical output to the blower motor to meet the selected fan speed settings.
The blower motor resistor system in early model vehicles operated similar to a light bulb, a small wire with high electrical resistance to vary fan speed. Two wires were designated for low and medium speeds. It was common for the wire in this type of system to overheat and fail.
Blower motor resistors in most of today’s systems can vary an electrical voltage up to 12V. They are commonly designed with an electrical circuit board. The most basic circuit boards allow for a select number of speeds, usually 3-4. Some advanced circuit board systems allow for a much wider range of fan speeds.
If the fan speed for the A/C or heating system is not at the desired settings or only operating on one speed, it is most likely caused by a faulty resistor. In most cases, both the blower motor and resistor should be replaced at the same time.
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