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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001LUMINA V6-3.1L VIN JREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISHEATING AND AIR CONDITIONINGCONTROL ASSEMBLYDESCRIPTION AND OPERATIONBLOWER CONTROLS CIRCUIT
2001 Chevrolet Lumina V6-3.1L VIN J
Blower Controls Circuit
2001 Chevrolet Lumina V6-3.1L VIN JSECTION Blower Controls Circuit
The blower motor is a variable speed motor. The higher the voltage applied to the motor, the faster the speed.
Battery voltage to the blower motor is supplied by the heater-A/C control through the blower motor resistor. At low and medium speeds, the voltage is stepped down by the internal blower motor resistors. Each internal resistor also has a thermal limiter in series with it. At high speed, the internal blower motor relay is energized, removing the blower motor resistors from the circuit. Battery voltage is then applied directly to the blower motor through the relay. The motor will then run at maximum speed.
Battery voltage to the blower motor is supplied by the heater-A/C control through the blower motor resistor. At low and medium speeds, the voltage is stepped down by the internal blower motor resistors. Each internal resistor also has a thermal limiter in series with it. At high speed, the internal blower motor relay is energized, removing the blower motor resistors from the circuit. Battery voltage is then applied directly to the blower motor through the relay. The motor will then run at maximum speed.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.