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Old July 20th 11, 12:09 AM posted to alt.autos.dodge
Hachiroku ハチロク[_2_]
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Default front blower motor problem on 2001 dodge Caravan Sport

On Sun, 17 Jul 2011 21:45:30 -0400, clare wrote:

> 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.

>>
>>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.


Geeze, Clare, brushes are EASY!

They can be had for a couple dollars at the hardware store.
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