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Old June 20th 06, 08:45 PM posted to rec.autos.makers.chrysler
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Default 2001 Dodge Stratus Blower Motor


"Jalapeno" > wrote in message
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> Ok, it seems to be a fairly common problem because I've found a lot of
> information on the internet about it. Last night the a/c blower motor
> stopped working on settings 1,2 and 3 but still works on 4.
>
> I got the part number of the blower motor resistor from he
>
> http://autorepair.about.com/library/faqs/bl705e.htm
>
> Which also has a picture.
>
> I went to the dealer at lunch today and was told part number 4885919-aa
> was superceded twice and they are now selling part number 5174124-aa.
> However the price is now $34.50 and the screw holes look like the left
> one is in the wrong spot, as compared to the picture. I pointed this
> out to the parts guy who said I'll need to cut the tab off on the left
> side. That didn't sound right so I had him call one of the technicians
> in and he said for the Stratus the screw holes are in the right place
> and I don't need to cut off the tab, that is what they do for Durangos.
>
> Does anyone know if the picture on the web page above is incorrect or
> is the part not a direct replacement? I'd like to hear from someone who
> has done this before I pull the dash apart and order the part because I
> am not a skilled mechanic and don't want to do this myself if I need to
> start modifying parts or modifying the car.
>
> Thanks.
>


If what you are saying is the part you are trying to install does not line
up then turn it around!!! Also you may have to modify the box to make this
new part slide in. They should have told you that

Glenn Beasley
Chrysler Tech


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