Call Of The Week - Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor

• Vehicle: 2008 Honda Ridgeline

• Issue: Blower fan and AC stop working after restarting the car (typically after refueling)

• Behavior:

• No blower, no AC compressor

  • Comes back on after driving or waiting

  • Happens intermittently

Most Likely Cause:

• Blower Motor Power Transistor (Resistor Module)

  • Controls blower speed and provides ground

  • Common failure point on this vehicle

  • Failure prevents both blower and AC compressor from working

Recommended Action:

• Replace the blower motor power transistor

  • Located under dash, by blower housing

  • Use OEM or Denso for reliability

Optional Diagnostics:

• Check for 12V at white/blue wire (blower power)

• Test blue/black wire for ground (from transistor)

• Bypass transistor ground to confirm blower motor works

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Ron starts this episode talking about how you know where the next day at the shop is going to go and a PT Cruiser with strange cooling system issues : tells the story of an 09 Camry that was literally falling apart : takes a call on an 18 Landcruiser with delayed transmission engagement on slight downhill inclines : takes a call on an 08 Ridgeline where, intermittently, the electrical systems in the car don’t come up after you stop to, say, get gas : ends the hour talking about doing the proper maintenance and how that makes it easier to diagnose and repair.

Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com

• Follow Us On Instagram - @ronananian
• Visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videos
• Call Into The Car Doctor Hotline 24/7 (855)560-9900
• Live Call In Show Saturdays 2-4PM Eastern Time

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Ron starts this episode with a call on a 19 Honda with intermittent touch screen : takes a call on a 78 Marquis that has been parked for 40 years, and the caller wants to know how to proceed to get it on the road : takes a call on an 08 Range Rover where the transmission drops out of gear when accelerating : talks about strange emails he receives : talks about losing coolant and the use of K-Seal : answers an email on an 18 VW and a change in oil specifications for the vehicle : answers an email about a jump starter and the writer asks about air compressors about the same size : answers an email about brakes on an 18 Toyota.

Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com

• Follow Us On Instagram - @ronananian
• Visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videos
• Call Into The Car Doctor Hotline 24/7 (855)560-9900
• Live Call In Show Saturdays 2-4PM Eastern Time

  Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.