[msmoto]

My 1009 Passion Coupe all of a sudden had a failure of the heater blower except on high. After some research, I removed the fan speed controller, located towards the front of the housing, just above the filter, and there is a small resistor looking item on the top connecting the tow outward connections. This is apparently a fuse. I simply crushed it, soldered it so the connection is good, and the fan now works on all speeds. I will try to purchase a fuse, and replace this, but figuring out the characteristics with Smart of America's attitude may prove to be difficult. I think it is a 5 amp thermal fuse.

Any help or suggestions?

 

[jimvw57]

Sounds more like the speed resistor for the fan. The more the resistance, the slower the speed of the fan. High speed is a straight 12v connection. All the other speeds go through the resistor at various points to get the correct speed.

 

[Harley's]

Only on high , possible resistor for fan?

Can anyone tell me where the resistors are that control the 1, 2, and 3 rd speed settings for the AC / heater fan in the 2008 - 2009 Smart

 

[chieftmc]

Can anyone tell me where the resistors are that control the 1, 2, and 3 rd speed settings for the AC / heater fan in the 2008 - 2009 Smart

On the driver's side, just above where you put the cabin filter in. You will see the wires

 

[Harley's]

Hope this is an easy DIY change out. Now to find the replacement resistors

 

[WhiteNBlack08]

Can anyone tell me where the resistors are that control the 1, 2, and 3 rd speed settings for the AC / heater fan in the 2008 - 2009 Smart

It's not directly shown, but see the wires in the lower left corner of this picture? They go to the resistor:

 

[WhiteNBlack08]

Hope this is an easy DIY change out. Now to find the replacement resistors

1/4 turn, and it comes out. I'm sure it's a dealer only item...

 

[Rustedwrench]

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[jimvw57]

1009 Passion??

 

[Harley's]

Mine is a pure 2008

 

[CHudacko]

You can get the resistor from rock auto for $17 . It's made by Beck/Arnley #204-0096 .

Hope this helps.