Blower motor doesn't work

2001 SATURN SL1
160,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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MJSIMON
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I get 12 volts with the switch on and 0 when it is off, so I thought I needed to replace the blower motor. I installed a new one, but it still does not turn on.
Oct 12, 2009 at 12:26 PM
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IMPALASS
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Hello

Please check the HVAC fuse (15-amp), located in instrument panel fuse block. If fuse is blown replace as necessary. Please check it with an ohm meter or a known good fuse. Check for loose connections at blower motor relay, located in instrument panel fuse block. Here is the blower motor wiring diagrams and a guide to help you see where you lost power

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-test-light-circuit-tester

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know what happens.
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Oct 12, 2009 at 1:51 PM
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MJSIMON
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I tried both of your suggestions. I replaced the 15 amp fuse (though the old one looked fine) with a new one. I swapped the fuel pump relay with the one for the HVAC to see if that was the issue and did not get a difference. So I used the test light and found the connection at the relay was bad I fixed that and BAM! all fixed, thanks for your help I love this site.
Oct 12, 2009 at 2:55 PM
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Heater started not to work then week ago or so fan stopped
May 23, 2019 at 2:18 PM (Merged)
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WRENCHTECH
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Start out by testing for power and ground at the motor to see which one is missing and that will determine which direction to go next.
May 23, 2019 at 2:18 PM (Merged)
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I was thinking that I'm going to try my idear first and see if they work I'm not sure if it has a cabin air filter but I'm going to go and check that first just in case
May 23, 2019 at 2:18 PM (Merged)
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Saturn sl1 doesn't have cabin air filter so I'm going to remove blower test t on battery see if it turns
May 23, 2019 at 2:18 PM (Merged)
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Blower motor connector not the plug from car connector loose connection from blower how do I take apart blower to fix connector
May 23, 2019 at 2:18 PM (Merged)
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Nm just didn't want to break it found plastic cover wasn't sure
May 23, 2019 at 2:18 PM (Merged)
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SATURNTECH9
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His to add to this one you can't take the motor apart to fix the loose terminals inside you just have to replace the blower motor have ran across this before.To remove the motor you just unplug it and remove the three screws.Also inspect the Connector going to the motor I have seen the Connectors going to them melt.
May 23, 2019 at 2:18 PM (Merged)
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Blower motor not working, checked blower motor, it is good. Checked resistor, it is good. Where do we check next?
May 29, 2019 at 6:22 PM (Merged)
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When the blower motor is on high which are you missing at the blower motor connector battery voltage or ground?
May 29, 2019 at 6:22 PM (Merged)