BLOWER MOTOR ON WHEN THE ENGINE IS OFF AND KEY OUT.

[thedweeb]

Originally Posted by Cisc0

I replaced mine about two months ago and now my fan stays permanently on while vehicle is on, but shuts off once I power off. Is this normal?

This isnt normal you should be able to control the fan by the speed selector button.

[Cisc0]

Originally Posted by thedweeb

This isnt normal you should be able to control the fan by the speed selector button.

Where is this "speed selector button" located . I have a 2002 3.0i

[thedweeb]

Maybe i didnt explain properly but its the + and - control in the center section on the air con control pannel under the display.

[Cisc0]

Originally Posted by thedweeb

Maybe i didnt explain properly but its the + and - control in the center section on the air con control pannel under the display.

You did explain correctly, I mistakenly confused blower motor with aux fan. My aux fan remains on at full speed while car is on regardless of a/c unit being on or off but shuts off once vehicle is turned off

[FUZZY]

I did replace the FSR that everone thought was my problem. Guess what? It was and it does work now.
I just love this site! Thanks everone!
Fuzzy

[ayagutak]

Hi hello
I hope someone can help me out. I installed a FSR in my car, but it was the wrong one because the blower kept on going when the car was turned off and it created a bunch of smoke after continous use. I took out the fuse and it stopped smoking. Now i just tried installing the right FSR, the wire connection that attaches to it has been burnt. Yet I was still able to connect it. Now when I went to re-insert the fuse, sparks were created and the fuse burnt. I am wondering what to do next.
Thanks

[JCL]

Originally Posted by ayagutak

Hi hello
I hope someone can help me out. I installed a FSR in my car, but it was the wrong one because the blower kept on going when the car was turned off and it created a bunch of smoke after continous use. I took out the fuse and it stopped smoking. Now i just tried installing the right FSR, the wire connection that attaches to it has been burnt. Yet I was still able to connect it. Now when I went to re-insert the fuse, sparks were created and the fuse burnt. I am wondering what to do next.
Thanks

Replace all of the burnt wiring, and hope that you haven't fried any solid state controls.

Have you thought about engaging the services of a professional mechanic?

[ayagutak]

FSR electrical connector wire, what the name for this connector wire, need a new one, ALSO where can i get it.....

JCL If i engaging the services of a professional mechanic,with every little problem why would i need X5 World, this set is to help do-it yourself hers which are on this set to fix there ride cheaply without a professional Mechanic....

[JCL]

Originally Posted by ayagutak

FSR electrical connector wire, what the name for this connector wire, need a new one, ALSO where can i get it.....

JCL If i engaging the services of a professional mechanic,with every little problem why would i need X5 World, this set is to help do-it yourself hers which are on this set to fix there ride cheaply without a professional Mechanic....

Wires that connect to the FSR are likely part of the vehicle wiring harness. Replacing one or more harnesses is a big job. I think it is more reasonable to replace just the burnt-out wiring with wiring of the appropriate capacity/gauge. You will also need to source connectors.

This site is to share information among enthusiasts. It is not to teach or encourage people with limited mechanical ability to do repairs that leave them worse off than when they started. Sometimes the best DIY advice is to simply not do a repair, but rather to hire somebody with the skills to do it. Brakes are a good example, as I see many suggestions to throw a set of pads in, when in reality people should understand the risks involved.

Do you know that the FSR you put in was wrong, or was it just one that you purchased from an internet site that may have been the right one, but badly assembled?

In your case, you initially decided you could change an FSR, likely based on reading all the "just do it, it is easy...." posts. You changed it with one that was not the correct version, and you fried some electrical circuits. You appear to have made the problem worse. Now you need to replace the wiring, and replace any additional electronic components that were damaged by putting the wrong FSR in. Anything that smoked is likely toasted. You have reconnected wires, and are getting sparks. You have a short circuit. Have you ever seen a vehicle that has had an electrical fire? It can burn to the ground. And you want us to diagnose which wire to replace, over the web, without ever seeing it?

If you cannot read the published wiring diagrams, determine the appropriate wire gauge, splice in new wiring, and test the circuits for continuity and short circuits, then you shouldn't be working on it. If you do continue to work on it, you should start off by purchasing a fire extinguisher in case of future misadventures.

Sorry if that sounds harsh, but what you choose to do next could cost you a lot more than you have lost already.

[thedweeb]

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