1999 Malibu - Fan Problem

Provide the part number, etc. for the replacement resistor board (hopefully it has been beefed up from the original).

Ah, the sweet smell of burning carbon. Alas, better than the sound of
grinding bearings
Had the one to three, but not #4 malfunctioning. They're all part of a
resistor block; I'd
replace it first anyway. You've been here, right? :
http://www.malibu02.netfirms.com/resistw...

Good luck.

Position #4 usually goes direct from the fuse block via a relay which
can go bad. Position 4 is the only one with no resistance in the line.

--
Cy Welch
89 Camaro RS 5.0 TBI
98 Passport
03 Malibu

Interesting. Then #5 goes through a step-up transformer for the extra power?

Hmmmm, I thought there were only 4 settings? I'll have to pay
attention tonight when I go home, it's the highest setting that goes
direct through a relay, everything else goes through a varying degree of
resistance, with the amount decreasing for each one until the highest.

--
Cy Welch
89 Camaro RS 5.0 TBI
98 Passport
03 Malibu

I followed the instructions at the attached link. The instructions are for
a 1997 Malibu. The 1999 Malibu must have had some changes with regards to
the plastic covers. There is only one cover to remove, and it is attached
by three, 7 mm screws.

I had a heck of a time getting the one bolt out that holds the resistor in
place. This is also a well documented issue. I thought I had a 1/4" swivel
in my tool set, but once I got started, I realized I only had a 3/8" swivel.
This swivel is too big and not very convenient. However, I did get it done,
and the fan now works on all 5 settings.

When I pulled the resistor out, only about 1/3 of the board came out.
Hopefully the other 2/3 of the board doesn't rattle it's way into somewhere
where it will cause trouble!

Chris

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