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How often do I have to replace the blower on my 2005 Grand Cherokee?

How often do I have to replace the blower on my 2005 Grand Cherokee?

I’ve owned my 2005 Grand Cherokee for about four years now, and I’ve had to replace the blower three times now. It usually starts with a little bit of squeaking, and eventually develops into more of a growl or grinding that varies with the speed of the vent air.

Where can I buy a blower motor for my car?

The blower motor can be found online for about $50 from places such as www.directauto.com, and it’s a simple fix to replace it. The motor is located behind the glove box on the passenger side. Begin by removing two screws from the kick plate above the passenger size floor board.

Where is the blower motor on a Honda Accord?

Begin by removing two screws from the kick plate above the passenger size floor board. The plate will come out with a bit of tugging. Now is the hardest part – you need to scoot the passenger seat all the way back. Then, laying on your back on the floor, look up and you will see the blower motor behind the glove box.

When do you need to replace the blower motor relay?

If the blower motor does not function, car fuses are blown, or relays are melting, you may have to replace the car blower motor relay. 1. Blower motor does not function 2. Blown fuses 3. Melted relay The blower motor relay is the electrical switch that is used to supply the power for the vehicle’s blower motor.

What are the symptoms of a bad blower motor resistor?

Another common symptom of a faulty blower motor resistor is a a blower motor that does not function on certain settings. If the blower motor resistors’ internal components fail it may cause the blower motor to malfunction, or not function at all on one or more of the settings.

Where is the blower control switch on the dashboard?

The blower control switch on the dashboard controls the circuit flow of the blower motor to adjust the voltage from low, to medium, to medium-high, to high. When on high, the circuit bypasses the blower resistor.

Why is my blower motor stuck on one speed?

Blower motor stuck on one speed A common symptom of a faulty blower motor resistor is a blower motor that is stuck on one setting. The blower motor resistor is the component directly responsible for controlling the blower motor fan speed. If the resistor shorts or fails, it may cause the blower motor to remain stuck on one fan speed.

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Ruth Doyle