Dodge Durango: No Blower Motor
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Date: 2020-08-05
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Robert
I'm in a 2003 Dakota 4. 7 4x4. same thing. two days ago started blowing resistors. original fan when carefully removed doesn't turn freely, but works poorly. The connector on harness to resistor burned right two terminals, as heat melted them. It all began when i repeatedly started /turned off engine a few times. Then replaced resistor again, it lasted three blocks driving this time. No blown fuses. Trying to understand which relay is involved under hood or left of dash, however. Tonight replacing motor, resistor, and harness. Hope it doesn't smoke itself the instant i turn the fan control. Have been in habit of leaving fan where set (on) when turning truck off. soon as turned engine on poof. I sure hope the 16-year-old fan is /was drawing to much, etc. I removed fuses to cigarette lighter. Great video! my compliments.
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I'm in a 2003 Dakota 4. 7 4x4. same thing. two days ago started blowing resistors. original fan when carefully removed doesn't turn freely, but works poorly. The connector on harness to resistor burned right two terminals, as heat melted them. It all began when i repeatedly started /turned off engine a few times. Then replaced resistor again, it lasted three blocks driving this time. No blown fuses. Trying to understand which relay is involved under hood or left of dash, however. Tonight replacing motor, resistor, and harness. Hope it doesn't smoke itself the instant i turn the fan control. Have been in habit of leaving fan where set (on) when turning truck off. soon as turned engine on poof. I sure hope the 16-year-old fan is /was drawing to much, etc. I removed fuses to cigarette lighter. Great video! my compliments.
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Jordan
Goin thru the same thing right now; swapped the resistor, put in new fan motor, put in new climate control switch, #7 slot fuse in the driver door side of dash is new, relay in engine bay is new. rear window wiper and rear defrost work, but fan motor doesnt. When i swapped in the new fan motor i plugged it into the harness and tested it before reassembling the cover and it worked fine. As soon as everything was back together and i fired up the truck. no more fan. But my rear wiper and defrost still work, and the fuse is still good.
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Goin thru the same thing right now; swapped the resistor, put in new fan motor, put in new climate control switch, #7 slot fuse in the driver door side of dash is new, relay in engine bay is new. rear window wiper and rear defrost work, but fan motor doesnt. When i swapped in the new fan motor i plugged it into the harness and tested it before reassembling the cover and it worked fine. As soon as everything was back together and i fired up the truck. no more fan. But my rear wiper and defrost still work, and the fuse is still good.
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Deathknell
Eric, you take the same road I do when it comes to electrical diagnostics. Wiring diagrams are invaluable to reliable diagnostics, but like you said in this video, they aren't infallible. (The diagrams) You either had a wonderful instructor in your basic electronics class or learned in the school of hard knocks. (I was blessed with a wonderful and patient instructor. You didn't leave his class without solid electrical skill) Keep up the good work!
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Eric, you take the same road I do when it comes to electrical diagnostics. Wiring diagrams are invaluable to reliable diagnostics, but like you said in this video, they aren't infallible. (The diagrams) You either had a wonderful instructor in your basic electronics class or learned in the school of hard knocks. (I was blessed with a wonderful and patient instructor. You didn't leave his class without solid electrical skill) Keep up the good work!
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Quantum
It would seem to me that the owner of the Durango would have a case against the other shop that shotgunned the problem with no result. If it was my vehicle, I would demand a refund of all charges. Ineptness on the part of the shop does not constitute a penalty on my part. Any possibility of a follow up to find out if the customer was able to recoup his unwarrented charges?
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It would seem to me that the owner of the Durango would have a case against the other shop that shotgunned the problem with no result. If it was my vehicle, I would demand a refund of all charges. Ineptness on the part of the shop does not constitute a penalty on my part. Any possibility of a follow up to find out if the customer was able to recoup his unwarrented charges?
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Mike
Great Video! Key words, What else is on the circuit? I used to hate it when the aftermarket people tied in their stuff to a fused circuit, instead of fusing it with a separate fuse. Another thing was using a 20 Amp fuse for their stuff, on a vehicle circuit fused with a 10 AMP FUSE! Gee, which one blew first?
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Great Video! Key words, What else is on the circuit? I used to hate it when the aftermarket people tied in their stuff to a fused circuit, instead of fusing it with a separate fuse. Another thing was using a 20 Amp fuse for their stuff, on a vehicle circuit fused with a 10 AMP FUSE! Gee, which one blew first?
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Stenkish
fuses don't wear out Techincally that's correct, but I've noticed myself, that on older vehicles the fuses in the engine bay can sometimes blow without a short and with normal loads. At least the larger, older fuses with the hole on top of them. Had a couple of problems with those.
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fuses don't wear out Techincally that's correct, but I've noticed myself, that on older vehicles the fuses in the engine bay can sometimes blow without a short and with normal loads. At least the larger, older fuses with the hole on top of them. Had a couple of problems with those.
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mahkwa12
Your pretty dam good! Good job. I just wish yous would explain more in detail, step back step. Like for example, are you going through the back glove compartment to even get to the wiring? After all we arent all mechanic literate like you! :P.
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Your pretty dam good! Good job. I just wish yous would explain more in detail, step back step. Like for example, are you going through the back glove compartment to even get to the wiring? After all we arent all mechanic literate like you! :P.
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HFTONE
Must be nice to have a shop nearby that doesn't know enough to check all circuits on a fuse that's blowing and sends you the work with everything torn apart! Was that the shade tree mechanic auto repair shop?
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Must be nice to have a shop nearby that doesn't know enough to check all circuits on a fuse that's blowing and sends you the work with everything torn apart! Was that the shade tree mechanic auto repair shop?
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Kelly
Pretty sad she got hosed so bad for a 10 cent fuse. Good job Eric, we all wish there were more like you out there. Easy to repair when there is no body panels blocking your view.
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Pretty sad she got hosed so bad for a 10 cent fuse. Good job Eric, we all wish there were more like you out there. Easy to repair when there is no body panels blocking your view.
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Sean
I am in awe of your analytical abilities. So many people would have fixed the blower motor and left the customer coming back again with the same problem. Kudos to you sir!
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I am in awe of your analytical abilities. So many people would have fixed the blower motor and left the customer coming back again with the same problem. Kudos to you sir!
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