Q: Blower motor resistor

asked by on April 29, 2017

The A/C continually blows on high when the car is on. I cannot adjust the pressure of the air lower, or turn it off. I can adjust the temperature from hot to cold. The only way I can turn off the air is by turning off the car. What is likely the issue?
My car has an automatic transmission.

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