Replacing the final stage unit/blower motor resistor (E39)

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Replacing the final stage unit/blower motor resistor (E39)

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09-25-2007, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by cn90

I just want to wake up this old thread with a few questions.
(My FSR works fine so far):

1. How often does this FSR fail at 100K miles? 10%, 40%
2. Has anyone had the Original FSR at let's say 160K miles?

3. I hate to get stuck somewhere away from home with no AC Heat...so sould I buy the FSR for $70.00 and store it in the glovebox? or just change it out anyway considering that I have close to 100K miles???

It seems to die on everyone sooner or later.

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