Erratic Blower Motor Operation Due to Failed Resistor and/or Fan Motor on Mitsubishi Lancer

Problem overview

Erratic HVAC blower motor operation may be caused by a failed blower motor and/or blower motor resistor. Our technicians tell us that if the blower motor resistor fails the blower motor should be checked. If the blower motor fails its functional test in should be replaced along with the failed blower motor resistor.

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Mitsubishi Lancer vehicles with this problem

4 model years affected

2010 Mitsubishi Lancer

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

2010 Mitsubishi Lancer

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

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(25,345 - 117,000)

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Submitted by Jim Taddei · May 29, 2025

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Erratic Blower Motor Operation Due to Failed Resistor and/or Fan Motor on Mitsubishi Lancer

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Blower Motor Replacement

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