Blower Motor Current Draw Test

1997 Ford Explorer 4D Utility, 4.0 E, 4WDSECTION Blower Motor Current Draw Test
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1996 Ford Ranger and 1996 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Ensure battery is fully charged. Disconnect blower motor wiring harness. Connect ammeter leads and jumper wire between blower motor connector terminals and harness connector terminals.
  2. Place temperature selector lever in mid-range position and function selector lever in PNL/FLR position. Start engine. Check blower motor amperage draw at indicated fan switch positions. See BLOWER MOTOR TEST SPECIFICATIONSΒ  table.
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