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Posted on Dec 05, 2008

Heater (and a/c) blower motor runs only at the two highest speeds

The lowest speed died over a year ago. The second lowest speed just died. The two highest speeds still work. I presume the series-resistor pack must be replaced. Where is this component located on a 2002 Chevy Prizm Lsi? I assume that this component is the same as the blower-resistor pack for a 2002 Toyota Corolla, but the location may not be quite the same.

  • Anonymous Mar 18, 2009

    My heater and a/c also run only at the highest speed now. It used to be the 2 highest speeds but now I am down to just 1.

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I had the same exact symptom (02 Prizm LSI)..Order yourself a Blower Motor Resistor (I clicked on it---scroll up on this same screen that you are reading--- AC Delco part, $25.79). When the part arrives, look at it, and then look behind and to the left of your glove box door, YOU WILL SEE IT RIGHT AWAY. 2 screws, takes about 10 minutes to change. Its been nice to get all 4 speeds back! Good luck.

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