Vent is running constantly (solved)

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Vent is running constantly (solved)

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Moin, Moin,

I have a new problem with my Bonnie.

The interior ventilation runs at full strength, no matter what I do:
I can change whatever I want on the control panel, direction, temperature, everything works except the ventilation.
I can remove the fuse (#15): the ventilation is running.
I can remove the key... despite the ignition being switched off: the ventilation is running.
The only way to shut down the vent was to disconnect the battrery.

Any thoughts?

My first thought: Water cannot drain out of the ventilation box. So this maybe creates a short circuit. I have to check if were to open it.
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I would bet the blower control resistor module is shorted. It happened to my 92. Acted just like yours.

I'll try to find a link of the part so you know what to look for.
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This might be the part you need.

https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/pon ... istor,6557

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2009 G8 GT - Sport Red Metallic, loaded, SOLO Axlebacks, Rotofab Intake, Tuned, autodim mirror, removed intake manifold cover, HSV GTS triple gauge pod, two tone red-hot shifter and HSV SuperSport steering wheel, GXP rear sway bar and diffuser, 3.45 diff and various Camaro suspension bits, LED Taillights
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Thanks, I will check that.
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Re: Vent is running constantly

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Moin, Moin,

You were 100% right. It was the mentioned control unit. Thanks alot. You saved me a lot of time.
Even with a photo of the location

Beside I'm happy that the problem is solved that easy.
I'm a little bit worries, that the vent blower seems not to be secured with a fuse.

Thanks Mike
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Re: Vent is running constantly (solved)

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When it happened to me, I would unplug the blower when I got out of the car while I waited for a few days for the module to arrive. On my 92, I think the fuse is in a less convenient place than the blower.
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2009 G8 GT - Sport Red Metallic, loaded, SOLO Axlebacks, Rotofab Intake, Tuned, autodim mirror, removed intake manifold cover, HSV GTS triple gauge pod, two tone red-hot shifter and HSV SuperSport steering wheel, GXP rear sway bar and diffuser, 3.45 diff and various Camaro suspension bits, LED Taillights
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