Can I leave the blower motor resistor dangling?

30

Asked by Philcoman Jan 28, 2017 at 12:44 PM about the 2012 Ford Fiesta SE

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I need to replace the blower motor resistor. On a lot of cars this is a supremely easy switch-out, but on my 2012 Fiesta it's almost impossible to remove the old resistor without dismantling the dashboard. How bad would it be to simply plug the new one into the wiring harness and leave it dangling?

1 Answer

30

Hey, thanks for the quick and thorough response! I gave it a try -- it took only about three minutes for the familiar and unwelcome aroma of too-hot electronics to waft into the passenger compartment. So I bit the bullet and did the job right.

3 people found this helpful.

Your Answer:

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Luis Alvarado
    Reputation
    450
  • #2
    Guru97FK8
    Reputation
    400
  • #3
    Rocky guzman
    Reputation
    360
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Ford Focus
23 Great Deals out of 487 listings starting at $2,250
Used Honda Civic
180 Great Deals out of 3,705 listings starting at $1,995
Used Ford Mustang
65 Great Deals out of 1,259 listings starting at $4,995
Used Toyota Corolla
108 Great Deals out of 2,035 listings starting at $2,795
Used Ford Fusion
17 Great Deals out of 415 listings starting at $2,999
Used Toyota Camry
52 Great Deals out of 985 listings starting at $2,212
Used Chevrolet Spark
24 Great Deals out of 422 listings starting at $3,977
Used Ford F-150
321 Great Deals out of 14,968 listings starting at $1,712
Used Honda Accord
40 Great Deals out of 910 listings starting at $1,599
Used Mazda MAZDA3
74 Great Deals out of 1,510 listings starting at $2,495
Used Volkswagen Golf GTI
25 Great Deals out of 608 listings starting at $4,900
Used Ford Escape
124 Great Deals out of 4,594 listings starting at $1,995
Used Honda Fit
16 Great Deals out of 227 listings starting at $1,995
Used MINI Cooper
36 Great Deals out of 616 listings starting at $1,999

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.