In my recently acquired Firebird, the blower motor wire is not connected. I would like to re-connect it to either return the blower to operational condition or determine that the fan is bad.

I've looked at diagrams and read what posts I could find about this connection but I can not find the connector on the blower motor assembly. I assume it's a spade type connector coming off the blower motor assembly. I've run my hand all around the assm. and can't find anything.

Is it on the top, bottom, one side or the other? Am I looking in the right place? It's driving me nuts but I am not ready to pull the fender off just to fix this problem. I've got lots of other little "fixes" that need to be made that don't require disassembling the car :-)

Thanks for any help.

BTW, it's a '67 with heater only (no a/c).

You need to pull the fender off, or loosen the inner fender and the rear of the fender skirt to reach the spade connector. It's on the end of the blower motor, and there is no easy way to do it. If you find the motor is bad (quite likely), you'll need to take it apart at least that much to make the swap.

I know on my 68 I can reach the connector without pulling a fender or loosening the fender skirt. The connector is on the side of the blower motor closest to the engine. I wish I had a camera, I would take a picture of it. I feel for you if the spade is broken off or you have a bad motor because like Vikki said, you do have to pull the fender to replace it. If you do, you might want to replace your heater core while your at it.

Sorry, I should have clarifed. Mine has AC, and can't be reached without at least unbolting the inner fender. Once you have it plugged back in, you may find it still does not operate if the blower resistor is bad, or it may operate at only one speed. I ended up pulling the fender to replace the blower.

here's mine. 1968, no A/C, 6cy

Wow, thanks for the pictures. I can not imagine how I couldn't see or, at the very least, feel that! Wonder if mine is missing? Could it be considerably different between a '67 and a '68? I think I saw some exploded diagrams on another web page and the '67 blower was, in fact, different than the '68-'69s. Correct me, someone, if I'm wrong.

Thanks again, I'll have another look tonight but I am sure I would have seen or felt something of that size.

The part# for the motor is the same for 67-68 non A/C, but that doesn't mean they're in there exactly the same.

Hope you find it.

Lol... I was just saying to myself as I read your post Vikki, that I bet you have A/C! Lol...

Much more accessable for the rest of us... Lol.

Brett!

My next Pontiac will NOT have AC...it has vent windows

We're lucky Vikki. These non-AC guys can't enjoy the challenge and experience of plug changes, blower motor or heater core replacements, or even replacing heater hoses. FYI, I have an almost undetectable access flap in my right inner fender well to get at all the heater stuff.

I had the a/c dog house on my 69,but when I bought the car 10 years ago much of the a/c crap was gone,so this winter when i pulled my 400 out and took it to BUTLER.PERF.to have it stroked.[now its a 462 pushing 537h.p to the rears.]I ordered a delete plate for the a/c what a perfect fit.!and yes I did pull the inner fender and outer too.painted the whole inside engine comp.I will post some picks of my car,she is gorgous.

Hey, this time of year I love that "AC crap". I keep R-12 in my system; it cools better than my SSR.

I do like the AC, I can run it while sitting in traffic during the Dream Cruise with the top down. It's just working around it that is not so much fun!

Thanks for the help everyone. I was able to pull back the fender enough to get my arm up in there and plug it in. IT WORKS! What a relief!

Thanks so much for the pictures, sixstarved, my connector was on the opposite side (of course) but the picture gave me an idea of what I was looking for.

I'm darn proud of my factory original complete air conditioning set up. I even took an online course to qualify to buy the R-12.
Jim

Speaking of AC:
The AC was the worst maintenance problem that I had over the years with my '68. I drove it daily from '69 to '83 and recall having the AC repaired virtually every year. It never had a charge when the next summer rolled around and each attempt to find leaks just ended up being leaks in my wallet.
Plus, being a black topped convertible, it would never get real cool like today's cars. Pulling out of the garage in the morning, it would be relatively cool driving to work but after a day in the sun, forget it. On multi-hour summer trips, at full blast I would never feel real comfortable. Note, however, that I like cold. I like 60's more than 70s, 50s more than 80s, 40s more than 90s, at 100 degrees I question the meaning of life.

Now, the AC is "originality decoration" on my car. I only drive on days I can have the top down. If it's cold or real hot out, it usually stays in the garage.

My AC in my triple black car works great. It actually blows colder than my new Bonneville. You do have to keep it charged up where the newer systems seem to be leak free. A charge at the beginning of the summer and you are set to go.
Jim