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Old 05-04-2016, 10:19 PM
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Looking for some help on my 2005 Xtrail....the other day, I put the fan on Max for a few minutes (very hot day) but when I tried to turn it down or off, it would not. Fan ran full blast until ignition turned off. On restarting, the fan was off, but as soon as I turned the speed control it went Max and stayed there again. Sounds like the resistor, right? Was all prepared to take care of that, but next day.... Nothing. No fan, on any setting. Pulled the resistor card, and it looks fine. Seems to not have any open traces as per ohmmeter. So what next? The control itself? This is a basic a/c system, no auto control. Hate to buy a new resistor, dealer says 85 bucks! Really it looks and tests good.
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Old 05-05-2016, 11:15 AM
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1. When it only works on high setting, it usually mean a failed blower motor resistor.
2. Now there's no power - check the fuse. I believe the circuit diagram is in HVAC manual or Ground and Power Supply manual. Manuals are in Knowledgebase section of the menu tab at the top of the page.
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Old 05-05-2016, 01:25 PM
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1. When it only works on high setting, it usually mean a failed blower motor resistor.
2. Now there's no power - check the fuse. I believe the circuit diagram is in HVAC manual or Ground and Power Supply manual. Manuals are in Knowledgebase section of the menu tab at the top of the page.
I will check fuses. But...this morning I turned on the fan out of curiosity (the resistor is still out of the harness) and the fan came on full speed...for a couple of seconds, then died again. Wasn't expecting that...

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Old 05-05-2016, 05:25 PM
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As I said, the resistor looks fine. It tests fine. It even smells fine. I think it's fine.
The selector switch, however, is melted into an unrecognizable lump; surprised there was no fire. Now the question is why? Probably the cheap blower motor is dying and drawing too many amps. You would think the fuse would blow.
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Old 05-05-2016, 05:59 PM
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The selector switch, however, is melted into an unrecognizable lump; surprised there was no fire.
You have a major short. The reason the high setting works because it is on a different circuit as a Fail Safe design. So check for damaged wires and loose body ground connections
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Old 05-05-2016, 06:18 PM
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You have a major short. The reason the high setting works because it is on a different circuit as a Fail Safe design. So check for damaged wires and loose body ground connections
Wonderful
Any idea where I should look?

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Old 05-06-2016, 12:28 PM
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1. You can start by doing visuals to inspect wiring. Starting from fan switch and just trace the wiring. You may have to unwrap the wiring as there's no way to tell. Check the fuse, replace if blown. Replace the fan switch and keep an eye if problem persists.
2. You can also test for power drain while car is not running. Power drain meaning beyond acceptable level for your vehicle around 50mA. You don't mention battery drain so probably not an issue.
3. As I've mentioned get the circuit diagram. Check on ebay or amazon for resistor. You probably can get a new one for under $20.
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Old 05-06-2016, 02:26 PM
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Thanks Benny , for all the good tips. That should keep me busy for a while. You wouldn't change out the motor first, as long as it runs?
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