Anyone know what the heater coil thing is in the heater unit?

[StephenJ]

I accidently plug the wrong connector on the fan unit (6 wires) and fried the coil thingy. Any one know what it does? Also, any idea where I can get another one?

[EScanlon]

If you're referring to the open coil resistance at the exit to the fan housing, that's the voltage restrictor for the different fan speeds. They're typically riveted to the fan housing.

I don't know of a way to replace/repair that. You could probably find another blower unit to cannibalize.

Sorry, HTH

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[Nissanman]

When you say you fried it, does it still read resistance?

It might have glowed red hot but may still be OK.

You could fit one from a late model car and it will work fine.

[StephenJ]

Thanks folks. It is a set of three little coils about 1.5 inches long right next to each other. They were not riveted in, rather had two screws holding in. When I say fried, I mean that I melted the housing and crispified the wires where they attach to to coils.