Does anyone know... Fan moter electrical stuff.

[kwren]

My fan motor behind the glove compartment is spasmodic. comes on sometimes and at other times just hangs in there. Taking the bottom off and applying a little oil is too easy.

I did that twice and it would still fail to operate about half the time. I unplugged the electrical quick disconnect and the connectors have been heating up and the white plastic is discolored, bad from the heat caused by not making a good connection. I am replacing the motor and the spade connectors in the quick disconnect.

My question is...
There is a paste that is made for electrical connectors and I have only used it in the past hooking up breaker boxes to the incoming service power lines.

Does anyone use it or know if it would be ok to put a "little bit" on the individual spade connectors before plugging it back in. Does anyone do that?

The replacement motor is not new but I removed the unit, the fan from the motor... the bottom flange and oiled from the motor , top and bottom bearings. The brushes look good so it should function a while. No clue how much a new fan motor is...

If anyone knows about the electrical paste, please post the information and the part # of a new motor as well.
Thanks,
Keith

[Blacky]

The paste is called dielectric grease. I use it on all connections which are exposed to any moisture. It stops any corrosion from happening and aids in making a better, water repellent connection.

[kwren]

Thanks for the reply! A little dab wouldn't hurt just on the metal part of the connector then?

[Blacky]

Not a bad idea at all.

[kwren]

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