Do I need to replace my blower motor if my technician says the regulator is bad.

Asked by GuruXZWPH Oct 03, 2018 at 02:37 PM about the 2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 550

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

The blower motor stopped working a few months ago and started again on it's own.  This time it did not come back on and dealership says the regulator is bad and we may want to change the motor while they are doing the regulator replacement to save labor if the motor fails soon.  
Would a failed regulator shorten the life of the blower motor significantly?

1 Answer

9,530

I think the brushes in the blower motor are short causing the motor to work when they contact the armature and stop when the contact is lost. The regulator is probably good, the next time it stops tap on the motor with a small hammer or the handle of a large screwdriver if the motor takes off and runs it's the motor not the regulator, I hope this helps you.

Your Answer:

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Review another car

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    marydudley47
    Reputation
    840
  • #2
    Michael Kane
    Reputation
    790
  • #3
    Luis Villa
    Reputation
    640
View All

Know more, shop wisely

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Mercedes-Benz E-Class
735 Great Deals out of 10,157 listings starting at $1,600
Used BMW 7 Series
235 Great Deals out of 4,214 listings starting at $2,800
Used Mercedes-Benz C-Class
949 Great Deals out of 17,872 listings starting at $1,250
Used Mercedes-Benz CLS
92 Great Deals out of 1,179 listings starting at $3,498
Used Mercedes-Benz G-Class
152 Great Deals out of 3,070 listings starting at $25,900
Used Land Rover Range Rover
346 Great Deals out of 4,791 listings starting at $1,100
Used Chevrolet Corvette
724 Great Deals out of 12,358 listings starting at $4,995
Used Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
113 Great Deals out of 2,497 listings starting at $5,699
Used Porsche Panamera
116 Great Deals out of 1,297 listings starting at $7,795
Used Cadillac Escalade
389 Great Deals out of 6,773 listings starting at $1,995
Used Dodge Charger
804 Great Deals out of 28,594 listings starting at $2,500

Used Cars for Sale

2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class For Sale
27 Great Deals out of 485 listings starting at $70,995
2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class For Sale
21 Great Deals out of 298 listings starting at $67,995
2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class For Sale
14 Great Deals out of 201 listings starting at $69,995
2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class For Sale
25 Great Deals out of 299 listings starting at $28,578
2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class For Sale
17 Great Deals out of 216 listings starting at $24,800

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.