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Call Of The Week - May 17, 2025 - Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - 2008 Honda Ridgeline - Intermittent No Blower Motor Operation - (855)560-9900 24/7 Hotline
Call Of The Week - Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor
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Vehicle: 2008 Honda Ridgeline
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Issue: Blower fan and AC stop working after restarting the car (typically after refueling)
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Behavior:
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No blower, no AC compressor-
Comes back on after driving or waiting
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Happens intermittently
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Most Likely Cause:
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Blower Motor Power Transistor (Resistor Module)
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Controls blower speed and provides ground
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Common failure point on this vehicle
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Failure prevents both blower and AC compressor from working
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Recommended Action:
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Replace the blower motor power transistor
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Located under dash, by blower housing
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Use OEM or Denso for reliability
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Optional Diagnostics:
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Check for 12V at white/blue wire (blower power)
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Test blue/black wire for ground (from transistor)
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Bypass transistor ground to confirm blower motor works
Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com
- Check out our Web Site for T-Shirts & Clothing!
- Follow Us On Instagram - @ronananian
- Visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videos
- Call Into The Car Doctor Hotline 24/7 (855)560-9900
- Live Call In Show Saturdays 2-4PM Eastern Time
Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Call Of The Week - Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor
-
Vehicle: 2008 Honda Ridgeline
-
Issue: Blower fan and AC stop working after restarting the car (typically after refueling)
-
Behavior:
-
No blower, no AC compressor-
Comes back on after driving or waiting
-
Happens intermittently
-
Most Likely Cause:
-
Blower Motor Power Transistor (Resistor Module)
-
Controls blower speed and provides ground
-
Common failure point on this vehicle
-
Failure prevents both blower and AC compressor from working
-
Recommended Action:
-
Replace the blower motor power transistor
-
Located under dash, by blower housing
-
Use OEM or Denso for reliability
-
Optional Diagnostics:
-
Check for 12V at white/blue wire (blower power)
-
Test blue/black wire for ground (from transistor)
-
Bypass transistor ground to confirm blower motor works
Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com
- Check out our Web Site for T-Shirts & Clothing!
- Follow Us On Instagram - @ronananian
- Visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videos
- Call Into The Car Doctor Hotline 24/7 (855)560-9900
- Live Call In Show Saturdays 2-4PM Eastern Time
Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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