Yes this is not common, as others have said
How's your electrical abilities ie using an ohm meter?
With out removing (because the radio has to pulled the console removed the access the two screw on the bottom of the center trim panel before it can be removed)
To test blower switch on high unplug the connector at the blower motor check continuity/resistance from the BK/Rd (on the removed connector and the other test lead to good ground metal frame under the dash. Also unplug the connector at the resistor pack.
Reading should be the same as shorting the two test leads together. Meter on x-1 or lowest scale.
Do you smell a hot burnt smell when you run the blower for 20 secs emanating from the switch area?
The blower motor and the resistor pack uses the ground same connection. I notice the blower relay also uses that same ground point? That ground is located bottom of the RH door pillar. I doubt that problem many other circuits use that same ground. When is comes to heavy current draw the condition of the contacts on the switch and the relay K-14 shows up. Swap relay with a like one in the CJB under the dash. The relay above is the rear window defrost and one below is the wipers.
I"m using the 98 wiring schematic and don't have a 96 although the before 3/98 should be the same.
I just hate to remove interior trim pieces some clip usually breaks and HELLO rattles and squeaks.
Paul
I'll check back later once I take care a few honey-dos!
