I had a problem with my 98 Sienna's front blower slowly dying. Just last week it finally quit. I came over from the gen3 Camry forum to search for an answer, and found the info I needed. The likely problem was the blower motor resistor. I bought a new resistor (OEM part number: 87138-08010), and searched for a DIY on replacing it, but couldn't find one. I like working on cars, so, I didn't really need a DIY to do it. However, some may not be as mechanically inclined as myself. So, I decided to write one up.
Surprisingly, it's the easiest fix I've done to this van. It took me less than 5min. to replace it.
So, here it is...
DIY: gen1 blower motor resistor replacement
First pry up the front edge of the door sill scuff plate. You don't have to completely remove it, just pry it up enough to allow removal of the kick panel. I just used my bare hands, but a flat head screwdriver might make it easier for others
Next, remove the kick panel, by removing the small plastic nut at the front edge of the panel near the carpet, lift the panel away from the bolt, and pull the panel away from the dash to release the clips that hold it on.
With the kick panel out of the way, you can now remove one of the 10mm hex bolts that holds the lower dash panel on.
The other 10mm hex bolt is pretty much out in the open on the opposite corner of the panel.
With the bolts removed the only thing holding the panel on are a set of clips on the top edge of the panel. Just pull the panel away from the dash to remove it, and gain easy access to the resistor.
Remove the two screws holding the resistor in, pull the resistor out, unplug the old one from the wire harness. Installation is the reverse.
Here is the old resistor. You can see the corrosion all over the copper connections.
There you have it. A quick, and simple fix to a faulty front fan. Enjoy!!!
DIY: gen1 blower motor resistor replacement
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