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Offline Eden1

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oh my heater
« on: August 27, 2007, 09:18:52 PM »
does anyone know why my heater fan would not have any low settings???the high settings work fine.cleaned all the contacts on the controls.would it be the fan?or did i completly miss something??
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Re: oh my heater
« Reply #1 on: August 27, 2007, 09:31:44 PM »
i had to replace my switch
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Re: oh my heater
« Reply #2 on: August 27, 2007, 10:09:32 PM »
If you have a Tracker look behind your glove box. There is a set of resistor coils in the top of the heater box with wires plugged onto it that controls fan speed. I've had to replace this part on all my trucks as the coils burn out
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Ira

Re: oh my heater
« Reply #3 on: August 28, 2007, 06:36:58 AM »
I can't believe this--I was gonna post this exact same question! All I have are high and next to high.

Biker, can you see that the coils are obviously burnt, or do you have to guess?

Like, which fix should someone try FIRST?
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Offline Yankee-Tim

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Re: oh my heater
« Reply #4 on: August 28, 2007, 07:03:38 AM »
I had to disassemble the switch, clean all contacts and put it back together.  Then it worked fine.
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Offline Skyhiranger

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Re: oh my heater
« Reply #5 on: August 28, 2007, 07:11:18 AM »
As stated, the switch and the resistor coil pack are the 2 most common problems.
I would check the coil pack first....easier to get to/check.  It should be obvious, if that is your problem....one or some of the coils will be burnt in two.
Most all the switches I have ran across have some heat damage to the connector....I guess the switch is not designed to handle the amp load....some will continue to work fine, some don't.
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Offline biker

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Re: oh my heater
« Reply #6 on: August 28, 2007, 07:12:11 AM »
Once you pull the resistor block out it is usually obvious, you can test with an ohm meter to verify. Not sure how long the switch repair takes but checking the resistors only takes 5 mins
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Ira

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« Reply #7 on: August 28, 2007, 07:22:02 AM »
Man, thanks guys! You're making getting mine in shape a LOT easier.

So another stupid question, but one that may make my life easier in the months ahead:

Does NAPA have a website where I can like type in the year, the make and parts--and they'll give me the part #s so I can pick them up for myself?
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Offline Skyhiranger

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Re: oh my heater
« Reply #8 on: August 28, 2007, 07:52:02 AM »
napaonline.com
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Ira

Re: oh my heater
« Reply #9 on: August 28, 2007, 09:39:59 AM »
I went there:

Two strikes on the batter for both items.
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Offline Skyhiranger

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Re: oh my heater
« Reply #10 on: August 28, 2007, 09:52:19 AM »
The switch and resistor pack may be dealer/vendor only items.
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Ira

Re: oh my heater
« Reply #11 on: August 28, 2007, 12:32:35 PM »
Quote from: Skyhiranger on August 28, 2007, 09:52:19 AM
The switch and resistor pack may be dealer/vendor only items.

Makes sense.

It's not like I really planned to buy this stuff myself anyway--I just wanted to get an IDEA of what something will cost for my mechanic to replace.

Like, when you hear the word switch, it can mean $19.95 or $79.95.

I appreciate the hand-holding--I was a big disappointment to my father and know NOTHING about cars.
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Re: oh my heater
« Reply #12 on: August 28, 2007, 06:58:39 PM »
Quote from: Ira on August 28, 2007, 12:32:35 PM
Quote from: Skyhiranger on August 28, 2007, 09:52:19 AM
The switch and resistor pack may be dealer/vendor only items.

....I appreciate the hand-holding--I was a big disappointment to my father and know NOTHING about cars.

Don't worry about it!  That is what we are here for!
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Offline Eden1

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Re: oh my heater
« Reply #13 on: August 28, 2007, 09:20:35 PM »
so are these resisters easy to find?do i have to take the glove box out?or just go up underneath?
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Offline biker

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Re: oh my heater
« Reply #14 on: August 28, 2007, 09:43:29 PM »
pop it out, much easier
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