I'm new here so bare with me, I have a 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan and for a little while now I have to put the Heater/AC Fan control up all the way for it to work. Any Suggestions?
donald7150
02-27-2006, 11:48 AM
Sounds like the blower motor resistor is burnt out
To replace it:
Open hood.
Disconnect and isolate negative battery cable.
Locate and remove the wire connector from the blower resistor block. Block is located at the back of the engine compartment on the passenger side of the vehicle under the wiper module
Using a long flad blade screwdriver, gently push in on drivers side of resistor. Be careful to catch the inner release tang and gently pry outward
Remove resistor block by inserting a flat blade pry tool on the side of the resistor block and pushing inward. Two guide lines are shown on the right hand edge of the resistor block to help guide the blade position. This will release the clips on the side of the resistor block. Pull resistor block out.
For installation, reverse the above procedures. Make sure the "TOP" lettering is on the top of the resistor. The coils on the Resistor Block should not be contacting one another. Before installation, gently separate the coils (with fingers only) if one coil is contacting another.
Also make sure you dont burn yourself on the resistor, make sure it is off long enough to cool before you work on it
Refet to: http://www.dodgetalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=40409
gas28man
02-27-2006, 05:28 PM
Hey, donald, the photos are cheating! You have to take the whole cowl apart to get your hand behind it like that.
Rick
donald7150
02-28-2006, 02:22 AM
ok dude sorry but i have never looked at mine i was just going by the steps in the service manual there is a note between step 3 and 4 that states exactly:
NOTE: It may not [be] necessary to remove the wiper module to access the resistor block.
But anyways here it is
REMOVAL
Remove the wiper arms.
Remove the cowl cover. Refer toBody for proper procedure.
Release the hood latch and open hood.
Disconnect the positive lock on the wiper unit wire connector Wiper Unit Wire Connector
Disconnect the wiper unit wire connector from the engine compartment wire harness.
Disconnect the windshield washer hose from coupling inside unit.
Disconnect the drain tubes from nipples on bottom of the wiper unit.
Remove nuts holding wiper unit to lower windshield fence.
Remove bolts holding the wiper unit to the dash panel Wiper Unit
Lift wiper unit from weld-studs on lower windshield fence
CAUTION: Do not allow wiper unit to rest on brake master cylinder reservoir, damage to brake system can result.
Remove wiper unit.
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedure.
donald7150
02-28-2006, 02:25 AM
And for the cowl cover
Remove screws holding lower area of cowl cover to wiper module Cowl Cover
Disengage quarter turn fasteners holding outer ends of cowl cover to wiper module.
Release hood latch and open hood.
Remove wing nuts holding front of cowl cover to wiper module.
Close hood. Do not latch. Remove outboard screws.
Lift cowl cover upward enough to gain access to right washer hose.
Disconnect washer hose from right washer nozzle.
Close hood. Do not latch.
Remove cowl cover from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures.
HeadlessHorsemn
02-28-2006, 07:33 AM
Nooooooooooooooooooo! You absolutely do NOT have to take the cowl, wipers and such off to get the Resistor Block out of the firewall. Yes, it would be easier, but NOT necessary! Go here!...
