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Subject:Tearing the dash apart (dead blower motor)
From:Joe L.
Date:Tue, 6 Oct 1998 07:47:32 -0400

Every time I turn the blower switch on to any speed I blow the fuse #10
(wiper fuse). The switch itself is OK so it looks like I have a short in my
blower motor; either that or the resistor that controls the lower speeds.
There is always the chance that it is a simple errant wire but Murphy tells
me otherwise. In any case it looks like I will be tearing the dash apart on
my 83.5 Westy.
    Flipping through the Bentley the job looks strightforward enough but
with Murphy lurking I thought I would poll the group here and see if any of
you folks had any advice, cautions, wise-cracks, etc. to offer; or maby one
or two "While your in there you might as well do...." type of things.
    If the trouble is as I suspect I will also be looking for a new blower
motor and/or resistor. If so, anyone got an extra to sell?
   Any input would be appreciated.

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