Glossary “blower switch” Definition:
Dash-mounted device that allows the operator or turn the blower motor ON/OFF and/or to control its speed.
What is blower?
blower motor
Glossary “blower motor” Definition:
An electric motor and squirrel cage type of fan, moving air inside the vehicle for heating, cooling, and defrosting.
blower motor relay
Glossary “blower motor relay” Definition:
Relay found in the blower circuit.
blower relay
Glossary “blower relay” Definition:
Electrical device used to control the function or speed of a blower motor.
blower speed controller
Glossary “blower speed controller” Definition:
Solid-state control device that operates the blower motor and, sometimes, the compressor clutch based on signals from the microprocessor.
blower belt
Glossary “blower belt” Definition:
A reinforced cover with retaining straps on supercharged engines, required by NHRA to prevent parts from scattering should the supercharger explode. May also refer to the engine driven belt that is used to drive the supercharger.
blower
Glossary “blower” Definition:
1). A term for a supercharger. 2). A two-stroke, diesel-engine, intake air compressor. 3). The fan motor in a heater-air conditioning system.
blower circuit
Glossary “blower circuit” Definition:
All of the electrical components that are required for heater and A/C blower and blower speed control.