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AC/Heater Fan Only Works On High...

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Drew12, Jul 10, 2017.

  1. Jul 10, 2017 at 6:38 AM
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    Drew12

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    Whats up guys,

    Every few months my ac/heater fan only works on high, then just as quick as it came, it returns to normal working order. Has anyone experienced this before with their truck? Or does anyone know what the cause of this may be? Its back to normal now but I have a feeling that it will return which is not fun because its been pretty dam hot here in central Oregon. If anyone can help thatll be much appreciated.
     
  2. Jul 10, 2017 at 6:55 AM
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    Drew12

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    Thanks guys! Appreciate it. After further research I think I am going to buy a new resistor and connector harness. For the new wiring can butt connectors that i used for my stereo wiring be used on this application? I dont have a soldering iron but i have left over butt connectors. Good or bad idea??
     
  6. Jul 10, 2017 at 10:51 PM
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    Butt connectors are fine as long as you have the proper crimping tool and get the crimp as tight as you can.

    Use the insulated butt splices and use the crimp jaws made for insulated splices.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_buqZYHUhVo
     
  7. Jul 10, 2017 at 10:58 PM
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    I replaced just the resistor, plug and play, no problem, takes 2 minutes
     
  8. Jul 10, 2017 at 11:02 PM
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    I have the red connectors which are for 18-22gauge wire. Is the part number
    82141-04M40 within this gauge?
     
  9. Jul 10, 2017 at 11:12 PM
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    I'm not sure what the gauge the pigtail harness wire is... I am pretty sure it is larger than 18 gauge.
     
  10. Jul 10, 2017 at 11:17 PM
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