B0198 - Front Blower Motor Power Circuit Malfunction
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B0198 Possible Causes
- Faulty Front Blower Motor
- Front Blower Motor harness is open or shorted
- Front Blower Motor circuit poor electrical connection
First diagnose B0198 code
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Check the "Possible Causes" listed above. Visually inspect the related wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded terminals.
Cost of diagnosing the B0198 code
Labor: 1.0
The cost of diagnosing the B0198 code is 1.0 hour of labor. The auto repair labor rates vary widely across the country, and even within the same city. Most auto repairs shops charge between $75 and $150 per hour.B0198 Possible Symptoms
- Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)
B0198 Meaning
The Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Control Module monitors the Front Blower Motor. The HVAC sets the OBDII code when the Front Blower Motor is not to factory specifications.
B0198 More Information
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B0198 Information for specific makes
- B0198 BUICK Front Blower Motor Power Circuit Malfunction
- B0198 CADILLAC Front Blower Motor Power Circuit Malfunction
- B0198 CHEVROLET Front Blower Motor Power Circuit Malfunction
- B0198 GMC Front Blower Motor Power Circuit Malfunction