Blower motor resistor

[JerryT]

I have a 1996 Disco with the 4.0 L engine
Has any one had any experience with a blower motor resistor?
I will be driving down the road with the A/C on and it stops blowing then will start back up again. I have noticed that the A/C switch that is usually lighted will go dark. After more investigation I keep hearing a clicking noise under the dash on the passanger side of the truck. I noticed that there are several relays down there, and the blower moter. Do you think that it could be the blower motor resistor?
I really need your help....I mean it is only going to be 105 here today.

thanks,

JT

 

[Hampus]

Start checking the relays and the cabling and send up a prayer that you don't have to go for the blower motor.

 

[joey]

More then likely it is the fan switch... you have it set on 4... when it turns off, move the switch to 3 and them back to 4 again... this is a very common issue.

 

[JerryT]

You are right about moving the fan speed switch. Do you know why it does this?
is there a way to fix this problem?
thanks, JT

 

[joey]

Cheap switch.... you can replace it, but it will have the same issue in a couple of years...

or if you feel like having some fun, tear it apart and clean it. Might last awhile.

 

[dkalley]

We just started having this issue. In fact you don't even need to move the switch all the way to next one down, just pressure works that direction works.

 

[joey]

Mine has had this issue for about 3 years.... but still works

 

[fbrems]

As Disco's are so similar, I got this issue last year and sprayed contact cleaner (can with extension) into the switch (from the front panel slot where the lever is moving) since then it works fine.

 

[joey]

I have thought about that... but as with most little things... they are on the list to be done. I rank it right up there with the trim around the door in the basement... one of these days.

 

[JerryT]

hey guys,
I went to the local RadioShack and bought the contact cleaner. Hey it worked!
thanks again for your help
JT