'vous blower probs

[kevinm0131]

Hey Charlie,
I have a '02 Buick Rendezvous that is the family truckster. About a year ago, blower speed 5 started working intermitently, then it quit all together. Now recently blower speed 2 has ceased to function. Any idea whether this is a switch or blower issue? I can take care of either, just hate to do it trial and error.
Thanx,
Kevin
:bm:

[Andy@Livernois]

blower resistor board... mine was replaced twice under warranty... water probably got to it and corroded the board a little... pretty common on that car.

[GRRRR8]

They call it a blower resistor or amplifier and yes Andy is correct! lol

[kevinm0131]

Thanx guys, where is this located?

Kevin:)

[Andy@Livernois]

hmm, Charlie correct me if I'm wrong, but I think it is behind the glovebox on a rendezvous... Luckily mine was covered under warranty so I didn't have to mess with it...

GM usually packages the resistor board right with the blower motor itself. usually bolted to the same housing.

[GRRRR8]

Correct. I will pull a pic and directions on Alldata and PM you with them tomorrow.

[kevinm0131]

Charlie and Andy,
Two thumbs up. We finally got a warm day that I had some free time (and since GM can't seem to ship my G8 GXP, I don't have it to fawn over yet) and I installed the blower resistor that you suggested. I now have all five blower speeds. Only had one issue, getting to the back screw on the blower motor. Between being a larger man with, ahem, larger hands, and not having a universal joint for my 1/4"" ratchet it was a challenge, but I persevered and got it out, then back in.

Thanx for the info!
Kevin :woohoo:

[GRRRR8]

Good to hear Kevin! Yes for us larger guys that screw can be a pain!