Non-working heater blower

[jstern]

Hi guys,

I have a 1998 Contour SVT, and the heater blower suddenly stopped working. I am getting no power at the blower motor (which works) and resistor. All fuses in the Central Junction Box (incuding #s 23 & 37) are OK. I also swapped the blower relay with the one above it with no effect, but I can feel it energizing when toggling the selector switch. The wiring at blower switch seems OK. I'm getting to the end of my knowledge. What's my next step?

 

[dennyb]

Some fuse and relay junction boxes have failed in their internal sockets for the fuse or relay. Is there heat damage visible in any socket? I used a power tap in my fuse holder for an aftermarket radio. Clip over fuse style. And needed to keep them on the fuse even when changing wiring. I had bent socket clip that contacts fuse blade.

 

[jstern]

Nope, but I found the problem. I wasn't getting any power at pin 3 of the blower relay or fuse 37. Following the wiring back, I found the 60 amp fuse 3 in the Engine Junction Box blown. Now here's my problem, and I feel REAL stupid. How do you replace fuse 3? The fuse doesn't budge, and fuses 1, 2, and 3 are attached to a plastic holder and I can only pull the holder out at most 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch before it stops. Seeing how parts are getting for the car, I don't want to break anything. Suggestions, please...

 

[jstern]

Well, instead of waiting for a response, I researched the subject like I should have originally and figured it out. Now fixed.