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Old July 18th 11, 02:45 AM posted to alt.autos.dodge
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Default front blower motor problem on 2001 dodge Caravan Sport

On Mon, 18 Jul 2011 01:28:09 +0000 (UTC), danny burstein
> wrote:

>In om> "Virgil2U" > writes:
>
>>I have a on going problem with the front blower motor on my van. Sometimes the front blower will run and sometimes it won't. The rear blower works fine. I have replaced the fan resistor behind the glove box and it did not solve the problem. I would appreciate any help and advice on how to troubleshoot this problem.

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>Dead spot in the motor, umm, rotator/commutater? Basically if
>the fan motor omes to a stop in that dead spot, it won't
>start up again.
>
>Hitting it with a stick, or driving until you hit a pothole...
>will often get it started again.
>
>But the actual fix involves... replacing the blower motor.
>
>I had a local junkyard here install a used one for about $75.

It's either a bad motor or a bad connection on the switch/relay. Look
for discoloured connectons - not as common on Chrysler as on Ford.

As for the motor, often the brushes are worn and/or stuck. Replacement
is the best bet - but if installing used stuff, for crying out loud
make sure it's in better shape than what you are taking out!!!!.
For the work involved, it does NOT make sense to install something
that is already worn out.
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