Fan Blower Resistor for '99 Grand Am

Here's a short video I did for replacing the Fan Blower Resistor, for my 1999 Grand Am SE. Sorry about lighting in the video, but it was soo cramped, that I could only get a flashlight with the camera in. Maybe others will have better luck. Hope the video isn't too shaky.

If you need more help with other Grand Am issues check out:
http://www.gaownersclub.com/

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• SE
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• Blower
• Resistor
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[XonionbreathX]

Will this be the solution if none of the speeds are working? None of the lights turn on either for the controls (A/C, and Defrost buttons). I switched a bunch of fuses as well as the #13 Blower Motor Relay but still nothing.

[Whuntmore]

@XonionbreathX

If NONE of the speeds work (speed 5 is the tell-tale one, it doesn't use the resistor), then ya, it's something else. Possibly the motor.

Now, if you're whole panel isn't lighting up, and other things won't work, then that has nothing to do with the resistor. You've got other problems.

[ThePALADINProject]

the fact that there are 18,000+ views is sad... but that you so much!

[Whuntmore]

@ThePALADINProject

Exactly! That many views means that this was a very common failing with the car. There's actually several with the car - ABS unit, head gasket breaks down and cross-leaks, this resistor, Bushings (do you get a soft clunk in the front when you hit a bump), Cooling issues (fan or sensor dies)...

Actually I could keep going here.

[GodfatherJAM]

Word of caution the blower fan screws break easily. In my 2001 Alero I had one break off inside of mount post. Had to cut back and thin the rubber grommet to make level with the rest of the gasket. Used a 7/16 locking axle cap nut over the outside of the now exposed post to secure.

[Whuntmore]

@GodfatherJAM

Thanks for that.  Good to know.

[dorianstokes]

Thanks for the video, it was just what I needed. As said by many people that back bolt sucks! I got nausiated sitting on my head for too long and had to do it later! LOL!!!

[heroes91092]

Thank you! Now I know how to fix that! Your awesome

[styxdogg]

@Whuntmore .. 2001 grand am (same set up) .. mine quit working completely (on all 5 settings) and replacing the blower resistor fixed mine. It had been running on setting 3 thru 5 only for a few years before it died all together, but now works on all great! P.S. I went janky and didnt even attempt to take the old resistor out.. i just plugged my new one in and hoping no one kicks it.. but its shoved pretty far back there.. lol

[canamgigs]

helpful video thanks now i know what its called ill go get one

i only have five working and its a pain

thanks

[MyKidsAreTheBestEver]

So I did this replacement yesterday, but today my body is telling me I actually tried my hand at the rings in Olympic gymnastics.

That second bolt, the one you say is "murder" to get at? 02 Grand Am: After 2 hours, my husband ended up just having to completely destroy the old resistor to get it out. That second bolt went in the garbage. There's simply not enough space between the bolt and the floor of the car for a ratchet and we did not have a tiny enough wrench handy. GM engineer's bad joke?