Buick AM radio problem

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May 9, 2011 | 11:45 PM

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eltatertoto

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From: hobart indiana (1 hr from chicago)

out of curiosity is it the base, just am/fm radio? no tape or cd? thats what the century had

May 10, 2011 | 10:47 AM

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Looks like your dealer found the problem - the heater/AC fan motor. It runs all the time the ignition is turned on or the engine is running.

May 10, 2011 | 11:50 PM

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gghayes

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Originally Posted by eltatertoto

out of curiosity is it the base, just am/fm radio? no tape or cd? thats what the century had

I think that we have isolated the problem to the resistor that is attached to the blower motor. I just have to find a way of convincing the dealer that is the most likely solution. Also, the cheapest fix. Thanks to all

May 11, 2011 | 04:10 AM

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The fan resistor on my Nissan didn't work. A new one would have cost £55 ($90). I made one with parts from an electronics store for £6 + an hour of my time.