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2008 Tacoma blower motor issues

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by JoshuaK, Dec 7, 2024.

  1. Dec 7, 2024 at 3:37 PM
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    JoshuaK

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    I have gone through the system for the 2008 Tacoma blower motor, resistor, new plug and rewired, I've tried replacing fuses under the hood. To no avail I am still not getting any fan action.
    Any thoughts or suggestions for better testing?
     
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    I don't have a voltage meter handy so I haven't tested that yet.
     
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    Hmm . . . none as yet, that's why i'm here . . .
    bit like fishing without a line . . .
     
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    Without the meter you are most likely replacing parts that are good. Instead of chance, invest in a multimeter. They are reasonably cheap nowadays.
    Once you have the meter, check for power at the blower motor. No power to the motor could be the switch, bad ground, bad connectors, which can all be checked with a meter. If you have power to the motor, then it could be the motor itself. (Which can be checked with a multimeter)
     
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    Checking for power and ground is a minimum standard. Have you done this?

    blower motors go bad. Have you replaced it?

    OP states 2008. It is 2025. That is beyond the lifespan of a blower motor.
     
  7. Jan 17, 2025 at 9:21 PM
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    You can check the blower motor with a multimeter. Only thing is you have to rotate it manually to check for resistance, because of the brushes. But why replace it unless you know it is no good? Test it!
    I have a $30 multimeter which has saved me thousands of dollars over the years. Take some time and learn how to use it correctly, it is not that difficult. There are lots of videos out there to guide you. Here's a scenario...
    My blower motor got seized from a piece of debris and the meter told me the motor was still good. I took the motor apart and cleaned it up. It now works but only on high. So I checked the resistors with my meter which were all good. So I checked the built in fuse with the meter and it had no continuity. I replaced the fuse with a 10A standard automotive fuse and now everything works perfectly again. I actually checked the amps (with my multimeter) for each fan setting and on high it was just over 10A, hence the 10A fuse. So saved me the cost of a motor and resistor.
     
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