Q: When I replace the blower motor do I need to replace the resistor also?
When the A/C or heater is on there is a loud high pitched hum. The more you turn the A/C our heat up, the louder the hum. If I replace the blower motor, is it necessary to replace the blower motor resistor as well?
My car has 180000 miles.
My car has a manual transmission.
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