civic blower problems - runs when cool - then slows/stops

Discussion in 'Civic' started by jim beam, Jul 25, 2008.

  1. jim beam

    jim beam Guest

    sounds like a problem with the blower motor bearings. you'll have to
    get in there and investigate.
     
    jim beam, Jul 25, 2008
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  2. jim beam

    jim beam Guest

    unless yours is somehow different to mine, that's not true. you need to
    remove the glove box, but once done, you can access everything and you
    leave the a/c alone.

    the best manual for the car is the honda factory service manual from
    helminc.com.
    yes. and again, the honda manual is your best investment in keeping
    this vehicle on the road.
     
    jim beam, Jul 25, 2008
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  3. jim beam

    motsco_ Guest

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    If you're talking about the heater fan (inside the car), just go to
    www.slhondaparts.com and look at your parts list. On most HONDAS the fan
    drops out the bottom of the heater box without removing too much else.

    An air hose, a good flashlight and a small mirror will be abig help
    cleaning / inspecting the motor and core while you're there.

    'Curly'
     
    motsco_, Jul 25, 2008
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  4. jim beam

    jim L Guest

    I have 1994 civic EX . when car has not been running for 1/2 hour or more -
    blower works fine all 4 speeds - ac/heat. after running 10-15 min it
    starts slowing down & eventually quits. not really a problem if driving
    down hwy, since fresh air draft is ok - other controls work fine.

    I don't think it's switches or fuses - i guess that leaves resistor or
    blower motor - but i don't know enough to guess which.

    Jim
     
    jim L, Aug 25, 2008
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  5. jim beam

    jim L Guest

    Thanks - Bearings would make sense - and I guess account for ticking sound
    as motor warms up. I guess that sounds like blower replacement, which -
    according to chiltons, entails removing the evaporator - and since i don't
    have tools to evac system means i need to farm it out. Any recs on whether
    i should go to dealer - or a/c specialist - and how much it should cost in
    US?

    I would also like to figure out how to get cruise control working on this
    puppy. Light comes on when CC button is pressed, but no other respone at
    all. I can check continuity, and read a multimeter - but i need better step
    by step to figure it out than chiltons - or i need to figure out who to
    get to do it.
    Should I post this as separate topic?
     
    jim L, Aug 25, 2008
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  6. jim beam

    jim L Guest

    as motor warms up. I guess that sounds like blower replacement, which -
    Thanks - I'll take a look and see - and look into the manual too.
     
    jim L, Aug 25, 2008
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  7. jim beam

    jim L Guest

    Thanks,
    the motor does drop out the bottom. - sqirrel cage was full of leaves -
    but i think motor has bad start capacitor - that doesnt kick it enough
    voltage once it gets a little warm. motor seems to run good at all speeds
    if you start it in motion - sounds like replacing the motor will do the
    trick to me - but i'm open to other opinions.

    Jim
    ----- Original Message -----
    From: "motsco_" <>
    Newsgroups: alt.autos.honda
    Sent: Friday, July 25, 2008 8:48 AM
    Subject: Re: civic blower problems - runs when cool - then slows/stops
     
    jim L, Aug 25, 2008
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