02/CRV, no heater fan = bad resistor(?)

All of a sudden our CRV's heater fan quits, but heat still finds its
way to the vents. Windows eventually defrost, but this will be a big
problem in Newfoundland later this winter. The local Honda dealer
diagnosed the problem as a "resistor" needing to be replaced. The
part is on order, but it'll cost me $200+install!!

My question is what kind of resistor plays a part in the fan failure,
let alone a $200 resistor? What options do I have?

TIA & cheerios from the Avalon Peninsula )

rarewolf wrote:
> All of a sudden our CRV's heater fan quits, but heat still finds its
> way to the vents. Windows eventually defrost, but this will be a big
> problem in Newfoundland later this winter. The local Honda dealer
> diagnosed the problem as a "resistor" needing to be replaced. The
> part is on order, but it'll cost me $200+install!!
>
> My question is what kind of resistor plays a part in the fan failure,
> let alone a $200 resistor? What options do I have?
>
> TIA & cheerios from the Avalon Peninsula )
>
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Your parts diagrams are at www.slhondaparts.com, and it's actually a
TRANSISTOR, I think.

Here's a few threads about fixing it yourself.
http://www.hondasuv.com/members/showthread.php?t=26779&
http://www.hondasuv.com/members/showthread.php?t=22777&

If you're handy, call back and cancel the part from the dealer...

'Curly'