The blower motor resistors are known for going bad. Usually its because the blower starts drawing too much current. What I would recommend doing if you can and have the tools, is to check the blower motor connector to make sure 12 volts is present. If so than I would recommend replacing the blower motor resistor. Then if the same issue ever happens again and the blower motor resistor is bad again, you will need to replace the blower motor and the blower resistor as the final repair.
Here is some info about testing the resistor using a multimeter it you have one:
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING- BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR
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Both the front blower motor resistor and the optional rear heater-A/C unit blower motor resistor can be diagnosed using the procedure that follows. For circuit descriptions and diagrams, refer to Air Conditioning/Heater in Group 8W - Wiring Diagrams.
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
- Disconnect the wire harness connector from the blower motor resistor block.
- Check for continuity between each of the blower motor switch input terminals of the resistor and the resistor output terminal. In each case there should be continuity. If OK, repair the wire harness circuits between the blower motor switch and the blower motor resistor block or blower motor as required. If not OK, replace the faulty blower motor resistor block.
Here is the information on replacing the resistor:
REMOVAL
- Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
- From the passenger foot well area, remove the two hex screws used to secure the blower motor resistor.
- Unplug the front blower motor resistor from the wire harness connector.
- Remove the front blower motor resistor from the HVAC unit.
Here is an exploded view of the HVAC box. The resistor is #63 in the picture and the actual part may appear slightly different:
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If any issues such as no voltage at blower connector or damaged or melted connector at the resistor then let me know.
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