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CJL

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Since: Apr 25, 2005
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2005 5:43 pm
Post subject: 2001 Caravan Blower Resistor Block
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2001 Dodge Caravan two weeks ago I replaced the resistor block because the
fan would only work on high. Now it looks like it is bad again. Also checked
the filter and their is not one for this model van so their is no restricted
air flow to overheat the resistor block.

Any Ideas?

TIA

Chris

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(Msg. 2) Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2005 4:55 am
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Suddenly, without warning, CJL exclaimed (14-Dec-05 10:43 PM):
> 2001 Dodge Caravan two weeks ago I replaced the resistor block because the
> fan would only work on high. Now it looks like it is bad again. Also checked
> the filter and their is not one for this model van so their is no restricted
> air flow to overheat the resistor block.
>
> Any Ideas?
>
> TIA
>
> Chris
>
>
I was once told (on this ng) that the blower motor itself could be
causing the resistor to go (overcharging? I forget). I'm on my third -
replaced the OEM, that died in under 11 months, replaced it again.
Knock wood, that one's holding, but if it breaks too, I'll be replacing
the motor.

I've a 2001 Dakota. Quite a common problem in this year's vehicles, from
what I've seen on this NG in the last couple of years.

jmc

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(Msg. 3) Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2005 11:55 am
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What you need to do is check to see how much current the blower motor is
pulling. If it has some shorted turns or a bad bearing, it will be pulling
excessive current which would overheat and burn out the resistor pack.

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> 2001 Dodge Caravan two weeks ago I replaced the resistor block because the
> fan would only work on high. Now it looks like it is bad again. Also
checked
> the filter and their is not one for this model van so their is no
restricted
> air flow to overheat the resistor block.
>
> Any Ideas?
>
> TIA
>
> Chris
>
>
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Thu Dec 29, 2005 4:32 pm
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Replaced the resistor block and blower motor so far it has been working
fine. The blower motor was hard to turn so I suspect that the grease in the
bearings had dried up causing the motor to pull more amps and blow the fuse
in the resistor block.

Hope this helps someone out.
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