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Connector Burnt From Blower Motor. Anyone Ever had this issue?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by xxnikkixx85, Apr 15, 2015.

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  1. May 26, 2016 at 1:41 PM
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  2. May 28, 2016 at 5:41 AM
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    Mine, 2014 with 70k miles. Does anyone have a part# to just the connector replacement? Or link to a 3rd party connector?


    ETA: Plugged the connector back in and gave it a pretty good wiggle. Despite the charring & melting, the blower motor is working at this time. I know it's only a temp fix at best.
     
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  3. May 30, 2016 at 7:52 AM
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    best bet would be take that into the toyota dealer like i did and tell them u know that replacement connector. i would think it would be covered for you no?
     
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  4. Jul 15, 2016 at 12:17 PM
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    I can only speak for the 2006 model but I guess it would be the same for other years:

    Part number
    $13 90980-10916 6" 12ga Harness New
    90980-10916 Connector

    Part Number
    $10 82998-12380 90980-10916, 6"es 12 Gauge Wire Harness
    82998-12380 Wire and terminal

    Not sold as a kit, sold as each :(

    -RT
     
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  5. Aug 3, 2016 at 12:48 PM
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    Thanks for the part numbers! The dealership wanted 1/2 hour of diagnostic time to determine what caused the actual melting before determining if it was a warranty item. I opted to just order the parts and see if it goes away. The original connector looked like the wiring was too short and had been pulled out of the harness. I'll update after I get the parts on Friday.
     
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  6. Aug 3, 2016 at 1:13 PM
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    This looks like the same issue that my TJ Wrangler had before. What happens on the jeep is that the blower motor as it ages wears, and starts drawing more and more current. The wire that is use in the Jeep is not sufficient to handle the increased current, and will melt, causing it to no longer work. On my jeep I did what is called "the relay mod" which will stop the problem from happening. You basically use a relay on each blower setting. The switch on to dash is now used to activate the relay which can handle much more current then the power and blower switch. I would think a similar fix could be added to the Tacoma and stop the problem.
     
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  7. Aug 3, 2016 at 7:46 PM
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    The actual problem is a loose fitting clip adding resistance to the current flow. This resistance causes heat ( a heater is just a conductor with some resistance ).
     
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  8. Jul 5, 2017 at 5:43 AM
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    just had the same issue on my 09 Tacoma you ever find the part number to that connector?
     
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  9. Jul 5, 2017 at 5:49 AM
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  10. Jul 5, 2017 at 6:05 AM
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    I just cut off the plug and spliced in blade/spade type connectors. They fit and didn't seem to have any problem.
     
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  11. Jul 5, 2017 at 6:11 AM
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    That's probably the best long term fix.
     
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    So here's what my connector & wires looked like after only 6 months in the truck. I put a new connector & wires in today, I'll post an update when it melts the next time.

     
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    My 2010 Tacoma is the situation where the fan works on high all the time and the other three speeds work on occasion.

    When I apply pressure to this connector the lower speeds work. There is some slight discoloration on the connector. My question is where do the four wires go if I purchase this connector?
     
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  14. Aug 14, 2018 at 6:05 PM
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    If it’s not melted, you can get down in with a cheap harbor freight dental pic and bend the pins up. The loose pressure on the pin is what causes the failure as well as heat that causes the streak. If it’s too late, the new plug comes with wires already in the connector. Cut and splice 1 for 1 and you’re good to go.
     
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  15. Aug 15, 2018 at 4:51 AM
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    Replace the resistor along with connector.........must be another thread about this. I went ahead and replaced the blower, resistor but IIRC, my connector was still good with only slight yellowing. My issue was the blower making noise and not from any trash in it - the bearings were getting sketchy. Be prepared for the slovenia resistor in there, lol...............new one is japanese

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  16. Aug 15, 2018 at 5:18 AM
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    I was planning on replacing both and hotrod53 answered my question - cut and splice. I don't come on this site often, but when I have a problem this site is GOLD.

    what's also GOLD is YouTube. For the next guy or gal with this problem here is a video, with annoying music so mute, on how to replace both.

    YouTube Replacement Video

    - Gilligan
     
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  17. Feb 15, 2019 at 12:40 PM
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    My thought is that this is common.

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  18. Aug 14, 2019 at 12:18 PM
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    My connector looks just like that. When replacing the connector, it appears that the connector is just the housing, and I'll need to purchase the terminals too. Is this correct?
     
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  19. Aug 14, 2019 at 3:24 PM
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    Correct. The terminals will have a short pigtail wire on them.
     
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