2000 Mazda MPV DXFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Blower Motor Switch Resistor

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Fig 1: Identifying Blower Motor Switch Resistor
G01902496Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

The four-speed operation of the blower motor is achieved through the blower motor switch resistor and contains a thermal limiter which is used as a temperature protecting fuse. The assembly is located on the passenger-side on the evaporator core housing behind the glove compartment.

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