A/C - Blower Appears to Operate On 3 Speeds Instead of 5

GMC NUMBER:
92-1A-105

GROUP:
1A Heating & Ventilation

DATE:
July 1992

CORPORATE
NUMBER:
261103



SUBJECT:
HEATER/AIR CONDITIONER BLOWER APPEARS TO OPERATE ON ONLY THREE SPEEDS (INSTALL REDESIGNED RESISTOR)

MODELS:
1992 M/L VANS WITH AIR CONDITIONING (RPO C60)



Owners of some 1992 M/L vans with air conditioning (RPO C60) may comment that the fan lever on the heater control panel does not allow for a comfortable range of air flow settings. The selector lever was designed to allow for five comfort positions. Starting from the "OFF" position the air flow is increased through four phases by moving the lever to the right, toward "HIGH".

The customer may comment that first two positions only have a slightly noticeable difference in air flow. Then, when the lever is moved to the third position, the air flow increases dramatically. To correct this condition, a new resistor (P/N 526897) may be installed.

SERVICE PROCEDURE
Perform a diagnosis of the blower system (see the flow chart in Section 1A-13 "BLOWER INOPERATIVE" of Service Manual X-9230). If the diagnosis indicates a malfunctioning blower speed switch, install a new resistor - DO NOT replace the switch.

1. Disconnect the harness connector from the resistor.

2. Remove the two screws which secure the resistor to the evaporator case.

3. Remove the resistor from the evaporator case.



4. Install a new resistor (P/N 526897), into the evaporator case.

5. Install the two screws which secure the resistor to the evaporator case.

6. Connect the harness connector to the resistor.

7. Check for proper circuit operation.

SERVICE PARTS INFORMATION

Part Number Description
526897 Resistor

In case of limited inventory, parts will be placed on 400 control to waive V.I.P. surcharges. Only verifiable emergency V.I.P. orders will be accepted. GMSPO will make every effort to obtain parts. However, the part will be shipped premium transportation at dealers expense and all other order types will be placed on backorder until the 400 control is removed.

WARRANTY INFORMATION
For vehicles repaired under warranty use:

Labor Labor
Op. Description Time
D1002 Resistor, Blower Motor-Replace 0.3 hrs.