How do you replace the blower motor on a Dodge Ram?

Once the wire harness has been disconnect and the rubber hose unplugged, there are only three bolts holding the blower motor up. Use a Phillips screwdriver or ratchet with 8mm socket to remove the three mounting bolts. You may need to switch between the two tools if the bolts are difficult to remove.

What’s the best way to remove a blower motor?

Use a Phillips screwdriver or ratchet with 8mm socket to remove the three mounting bolts. You may need to switch between the two tools if the bolts are difficult to remove. Once you’ve removed the bolts, the blower should gently slide down and out of place. Figure 3. Remove the motor’s mounting bolts. Figure 4. Blower motor removed.

Where are the fuses on a Dodge Ram?

On left inner fender panel. On left fender panel. On left inner fender panel. On fuse/relay block. To right of steering column, on bracket. On fuse/relay block. Left of steering column, taped to main harness. Integral part of rear defogger switch. On left inner fender panel. On fuse/relay block.

What kind of motor resistor do I need for a Dodge blower?

This includes the Dorman 973-026 Blower Motor Resistor for Chrysler or Dodge automobiles and TYC 700071 Replacement Front Blower Assembly for around eighty dollars. This is a selected page from the air-conditioning section of the you fix cars website.

Do you have a 2001 Dodge Dakota AC blower motor?

Do you have a 2001-2004 Dodge Dakota, or 2001-2006 Dodge Durango AC blower motor fan speed locked in one position? I said to myself, yes I do. And after doing a little research I discovered that a lot of other people are going through the same thing.

Why is the motor on my Dodge blower not working?

However, lets still call it a bit of a struggle, because the plastic from the connector had melted and fused to the plastic of the resistor bridge. In addition, when you attempt to pull the wires in an out of the plastic connector you’ll find them retained with a locking mechanism.

Why is my blower motor on my Dodge truck not working?

Last summer my blower motor stopped working on the slower settings and would only work on the high setting. Then it would come and go on the high setting. Now it doesn’t work at all. I read about the resistor pack on some trucks going out.

Why does my Dodge Ram heater stop working?

Its stupid cold outside so did not check power at the motor, so don’t know it has power or not. I could be the motor is bad. I also had one truck where the ignition switch had melted some causing the blower not to work. Ok had the motor out & bearings are bad not it still works on bench, it just stops fast after power is off.

What to do if your Dodge Ram has an air conditioner problem?

Open the hood and use a small brush to clean around the radiator as well as fan area. Make sure to manually pull out any clumps of debris collected in small crevices, as well as in the area between the engine and the cabin firewall. Figure 1. Use a small brush to clear out dirt and debris.

Why does my Dodge Ram heater not work?

The same concept applies to your Dodge Ram. If the thermostat dictates that the engine is colder or warmer than it really is, the rest of the A/C or heating system can be affected and might even fail to switch on or off. Cold start the engine and wait for it to warm up. Touch the upper and lower radiator hoses.

How do you remove the heater core from a Dodge Ram?

Remove the nuts and bolt from the interior and remove the heating/AC unit. Remove the heater core’s two retaining screws at the top of its triangle-shaped evaporator tubes, then press the retaining tabs at the bottoms of the tube and lift the core out of its housing.

How do you remove a power window motor?

Remove the motor and regulator through the access port. With the pigtail disconnected, the power window motor and regulator will no longer be connected to anything inside the door. Reach into the large access port and pull them each out. The two are connected, so pulling one will remove them both.

How do you replace AC unit in Dodge Ram?

Unscrew and remove the two mounting nuts for the heater/AC unit within the engine compartment using your wrench, then disconnect the unit’s electrical connectors and vacuum hoses from inside the truck. Remove the nuts and bolt from the interior and remove the heating/AC unit.

Can a fuel pump be replaced on a Dodge truck?

If you have replaced the fuel filter and your troubleshooting shows that the fuel pump is the culprit, it will be time to remove and replace the fuel pump. The hardest part about replacing the fuel pump is taking down the fuel tank. The fuel tank is held on by two large straps and there are several hoses and wires running into it.

How do you remove a gas tank from a Dodge truck?

Remove the fuel inlet hose on the back. Unscrew the hose clamp with a flathead screwdriver. Pull the hose off the piping of the fuel tank. Unsnap the wires by pulling them from the harness. They will unsnap by pulling the tab on the connector and pulling straight out. Pull the fuel line off by unsnapping it at the quick connector.

How do you change the blower motor resistor?

If you want to change the blower motor resistor you just have to remove the two screws and the wiring harness that connect to it, but you have to loosen the dash enough to tilt it back by about 6 inches to gain access to the resistor.

Where is the blower motor on a Honda Accord?

The blower motor is located on the front passenger side below the glove compartment. You need to remove the glove compartment from the vehicle for easier access. Once removed, you will see the blower right in front of you. There should only be 3 screws holding it in place. From there, just remove it and number and wires you disconnect.

What kind of connector is on Dodge Dakota blower?

For one, the standard factory connector found on all Chrysler and Dodge products from the early 2000’s is of the snap lock variety. It requires two actions to release it from the blower motor resistor. On the Dodge Dakota I worked on, I found a red lock tab that required removal.

How do you replace a fan switch on a heater?

Replacing the fan switch begins by removing the knob. Most of the time the knob just pulls off, but sometimes it’s a little more tricky. Carefully inspect the knob all around using your inspection mirror to look underneath.

What to do if your heater fan relay is not working?

Put everything back together the way it came and re-program the code into the radio if needed. If you’ve checked the fuse panel, and the fan motor doesn’t run at all, or if it runs only on the lower speeds, the blower motor relay may be at fault. Relays are used to carry electrical loads that are too large for conventional switches.

What’s the best way to replace a heater motor?

Step 1: Disconnect the battery. Put on your safety glasses and disconnect the battery at the negative cable. If the system is live, a metal tool in the wrong place can cause arcing and possible damage to your car’s electrical system.

Why is my Dodge Ram blower resistor bad?

There are various failure modes in the blower motor resistor. Part of the resistor could fail or the entire resistor could completely fail. Also consider that your fan speed control could be faulty. There is also a chance that your blower motor is bad.

Why is the blower motor on my Durango not working?

Key on, blower switch off, verify for 12V at motor connector, on BOTH wires. If NO then it’s the ignition switch……….. In addition to the resistor causing this issue, so can the connector that plugs into it. Two weeks ago I had to replace that connector on my wife’s Durango.

What’s the name of the blower on a Dodge Ram?

This article applies to the Dodge Ram 1500 2nd Generation (1994-2001). Speed is something associated with the engine and transmission, among other things, but one component’s speed that sometimes gets taken for granted is the cabin’s fan, or blower for the A/C and heating system.

Why does my Dodge Ram fan only blow on high?

This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. If your Dodge’s heater or AC fan will only blow on high, or if it intermittently works on low but then stops, it is very likely your heater resistor. A cheap, easy to replace part, that anyone can fix. Loading…

What to do if your heater motor stops working?

They wanted over 500, including diagnose, and the ign. cable, which it didn’t need. I had my blower motor go out then I replaced the fan motor and it is working but got a immediate. Dash light for engine could the ignition switch be bad too.

How do you replace the blower motor on a Dodge Ram?