Strange A/c Problem

[adjennin]

My A/C all of the sudden stopped working on the regular modes. It will only work if I crank it up to the maximum setting. Once I crank it up, it works fine and I get cold air. Anybody seen this before?

[jamcllw]

blower motor resistor burned up

[jabartram]

i just purchased my resistor today 19 bucks from the dealer.

[Patch]

A/C only? Is it the fan that doesn't work until in the highest setting? If so, it may be the fan resistor. Had to replace mine a couple of months ago because it only worked in the highest setting. The resistor is about twenty bucks and is behind/under your glove box. Pretty easy to get to.

[alero168]

there's a "how to" on how to replace the resistor

[adjennin]

Thanks for the input that saved me a lot of time. Yes the A/C only works when I turn it all the way to the setting with the little fan on it.

[adjennin]

I j ust replaced the resistor and it works like a champ. My dealership raped me for 27 dollars for it. Interestingly enough, the old one was made in Mexico and the new one is made in Japan.

[alero440]

Common problem, easy fix. Nothing to make a huge fuss over though ;)

[doubleN0alero]

i thought there was a TSB or a recall out on this deal...maybe not