motsco_ wrote:

> chicago wrote:
>
>> I have no ventilation inside my '91 accord, what's a fair price to get
>> this fixed? I was told $400 from a trusted mechanic, which is like 40%
>> of the value of the car... And the temperature reaches 100F daily here
>> in summer so it's essential...
>>
>> opinions?
>
>
> ======================================
>
> On most mid-'90's Hondas, (Yours may not be the same) you unplug the
> connector, remove three Phillips screws, the whole fan / motor falls on
> the floor. Have you looked underneath your dash, or checked Majestic
> Honda's site for diagrams? A used blower would be cheap at the wreckers
> and the labor might be free.
>
> 'Curly'


In addition, some of the early motors can be taken apart. Might be as
simple as cleaning the armature (with WD-40) and re lubing or replacing
brushes. I have "fixed" several vintage early 1980's motors that were
otherwise declared "dead."

JT