Thanks so much for this! It's been tight lately and hated to spend the money but this was so annoying. I did a search to get an idea how much it might cost but you gave such clear instructions even down to what size socket I felt brave enough to do it myself! I am so happy to have my blower working properly and for under $20! You Rock! 😀😊
Glad to help out! One side note, if the resistor keeps repeatedly going out, your blower motor itself is also likely bad. Typically if the blower goes bad and is drawing too many amps, it will keep drying the resistors.
@@TonyTheTruckGuy thanks. I saw that on an earlier reply. I have a 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan. This is the first time it's happened but mentioned that potential to hubby, just in case. ♥
I have front/rear blowers but the blower motor resistor I took out looks exactly the same as yours. Apparently the more expensive replacement part is for automatic climate control. Thanks for the quick fix, I wish all repairs were that easy.
Ah, that makes sense! And I definitely wish all repairs were that easy haha. One quick tip, if you keep burning through these resistors, I would replace the blower motor as well. When the blower fails, it tends to draw more amperage and cause the resistors to fail.
HEy , I appreciate the video. My 2003 dodge grand caravan's blower worked as you said...It was super easy. I ordered the part and popped it in.. thanks again for the quick fix!!!
Glad to help! I ended up having to replace this one like 2 or 3 times within a few year span so if you keep going through resistors, I recommend changing the blower motor itself too. Typically those cause the resistor to fail if you’re going through resistors left and right.
An intermittent issue would have to be some sort of loose or bad connection. You'd have to inspect the blower motor and resistor connectors. I wouldn't be surprised if your resistor connector was half melted.
If the resistor has gone bad it also needs the blower motor replaced as well, the purpose of the resistor is to protect the blower motor circuit, when the resistor has gone bad this means the blower motor has a problem and has been drawing to much amperage though the resistor causing the resistor to go bad speed by speed will be lost until it quits completely, yes replacing the resistor could bring it back to live , but it is just a band aid on the proplem.
My ac for the front vents would only work on the 3rd and 4th setting. Now my air won’t blow at all in the front. And the rear back vent blows where the trunk is. But that’s literally the only one. Still gets cold just won’t blow
Most likely the resistor or the switch itself for the front blower but hard to say without physically testing. Could be the blower itself also but if the front and rear A/C share the same blower then it’s likely not the blower.
@@TonyTheTruckGuy ok cool so it may be the resistor then. I don’t think the back seat on the second row blows out air on either side but I was ok because at least the car would get cold on the inside because of the front vents… I have to get that fixed along with this gas smell that I can’t seem to get rid of. We got the part fixed on the car that said was causing the issue with the check engine light (the purge valve flow) but even after it was fixed the check engine stays on and I smell gas strongly off and on.. it’s so weird but definitely needs to be fixed
@@MzLullaby7 There is a crankcase breather hose that connected to the valve cover closest to the firewall. Might be worth checking that to see if it came unhooked. It is a somewhat common issue and people complain of exhaust or gas smell when it comes off.
I'm back in business with a $15.49 blower motor resistor. I trouble shoot the bad part to the fuse. I can't make out the part number on it. If you still have yours could you tell me the number on the fuse
Thanks for the resister quick fix. But add the cabin filter to this vidio. I'm a carpenter and my caravan has 187000 ml on it and I never heard of a cabin filter, talk about dirt. And the damage this could cause. So while we're working down there I hear this filter should be changed every 16000 ml. Thanks again
i have a 3rd white wire coming out of the plug with the black and blue wire that runs power from resistor to motor....none of the vids ive watched seem to have this 3rd wire..any idea whats going on with that?....thanks!
@@TonyTheTruckGuy i was just getting ready to do what you did in this video....take out the old resistor and replace it..when i went to pull that right plug out that third white wire came lose from somewhere and thats when i noticed that i had this 3rd white wire ..i dont know what to do with it...thanks for your help btw
@@followsbear So did the white wire pull out of that right connector or is it just loose coming from somewhere else? I’d plug the new resistor in anyways and see what happens.
Was only working on high. I replaced this and it worked right away. BUT it stopped working again. Any idea if there is some other problem making this happen?
it"ll keep blowing resistors until you change out the blower motor. The old motors are known for blowing out resistors( to much amperage). hope this helps
Thank you...I think that is the case. I'll put up with full blast cold air for a while. At least I wont get hot this summer unless the whole thing goes.
Thanks so much for this! It's been tight lately and hated to spend the money but this was so annoying. I did a search to get an idea how much it might cost but you gave such clear instructions even down to what size socket I felt brave enough to do it myself! I am so happy to have my blower working properly and for under $20! You Rock! 😀😊
Glad to help out! One side note, if the resistor keeps repeatedly going out, your blower motor itself is also likely bad. Typically if the blower goes bad and is drawing too many amps, it will keep drying the resistors.
@@TonyTheTruckGuy thanks. I saw that on an earlier reply. I have a 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan. This is the first time it's happened but mentioned that potential to hubby, just in case. ♥
I have front/rear blowers but the blower motor resistor I took out looks exactly the same as yours. Apparently the more expensive replacement part is for automatic climate control. Thanks for the quick fix, I wish all repairs were that easy.
Ah, that makes sense! And I definitely wish all repairs were that easy haha. One quick tip, if you keep burning through these resistors, I would replace the blower motor as well. When the blower fails, it tends to draw more amperage and cause the resistors to fail.
Thank you so much from Vancouver, BC.....
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Thank you! Glad I could help!
Thank you for taking the time to post this video. It saved me a lot of time.
You’re very welcome, glad to help!
HEy , I appreciate the video. My 2003 dodge grand caravan's blower worked as you said...It was super easy. I ordered the part and popped it in.. thanks again for the quick fix!!!
Glad to help! I ended up having to replace this one like 2 or 3 times within a few year span so if you keep going through resistors, I recommend changing the blower motor itself too. Typically those cause the resistor to fail if you’re going through resistors left and right.
My problem now is the fan sometimes works and sometimes doesn't at all. It has a mind of its own. How to fix that?
An intermittent issue would have to be some sort of loose or bad connection. You'd have to inspect the blower motor and resistor connectors. I wouldn't be surprised if your resistor connector was half melted.
If the resistor has gone bad it also needs the blower motor replaced as well, the purpose of the resistor is to protect the blower motor circuit, when the resistor has gone bad this means the blower motor has a problem and has been drawing to much amperage though the resistor causing the resistor to go bad speed by speed will be lost until it quits completely, yes replacing the resistor could bring it back to live , but it is just a band aid on the proplem.
You’re right in most cases. It seems to be a big issue with the caravans. I think this one has gone through like 2 or 3 blower motors and 4 resistors.
Thank you, for posting this. Helped a lot! 😉
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Thanks a lot
My ac for the front vents would only work on the 3rd and 4th setting. Now my air won’t blow at all in the front. And the rear back vent blows where the trunk is. But that’s literally the only one. Still gets cold just won’t blow
Most likely the resistor or the switch itself for the front blower but hard to say without physically testing. Could be the blower itself also but if the front and rear A/C share the same blower then it’s likely not the blower.
@@TonyTheTruckGuy ok cool so it may be the resistor then. I don’t think the back seat on the second row blows out air on either side but I was ok because at least the car would get cold on the inside because of the front vents… I have to get that fixed along with this gas smell that I can’t seem to get rid of. We got the part fixed on the car that said was causing the issue with the check engine light (the purge valve flow) but even after it was fixed the check engine stays on and I smell gas strongly off and on.. it’s so weird but definitely needs to be fixed
@@MzLullaby7 There is a crankcase breather hose that connected to the valve cover closest to the firewall. Might be worth checking that to see if it came unhooked. It is a somewhat common issue and people complain of exhaust or gas smell when it comes off.
@@TonyTheTruckGuy thank you so much your such a blessing to all of us!❤️ if I get it fixed ill update you
@@MzLullaby7 Good luck!
Yes, thank you for the vid and part number.
I'm back in business with a $15.49 blower motor resistor. I trouble shoot the bad part to the fuse. I can't make out the part number on it.
If you still have yours could you tell me the number on the fuse
Unfortunately I sold the truck
Thanks! Appreciate the helpful video.
Good job
Very helpful. Thanks!
$14.50 AT NAPPA... I wish I would have looked this up LAST SUMMER..(DUUUU)..THANKS
Thank you... it's helpful👍
Thanks for the resister quick fix. But add the cabin filter to this vidio. I'm a carpenter and my caravan has 187000 ml on it and I never heard of a cabin filter, talk about dirt. And the damage this could cause. So while we're working down there I hear this filter should be changed every 16000 ml. Thanks again
I will do another video on the cabin air filter if the opportunity presents itself. Good idea!
it works!!!!!
Do you need to remove the battery cable first?
It’s never a bad idea when working with electrical, but it shouldn’t be necessary if your ignition and blower switch are both in the off position.
i have a 3rd white wire coming out of the plug with the black and blue wire that runs power from resistor to motor....none of the vids ive watched seem to have this 3rd wire..any idea whats going on with that?....thanks!
Do you have automatic temp control on your van?
@@TonyTheTruckGuy i dont think so...pretty standard heating contols
That's very strange. Are you trying to wire in a new connector and the new connector does not have that wire?
@@TonyTheTruckGuy i was just getting ready to do what you did in this video....take out the old resistor and replace it..when i went to pull that right plug out that third white wire came lose from somewhere and thats when i noticed that i had this 3rd white wire ..i dont know what to do with it...thanks for your help btw
@@followsbear So did the white wire pull out of that right connector or is it just loose coming from somewhere else? I’d plug the new resistor in anyways and see what happens.
Good video, EXCEPT, do not use power tools! You will strip the plastic threads and create another problem
Normally I would agree, but this plastic was still durable and I didn’t go full bore on the trigger.
Was only working on high. I replaced this and it worked right away. BUT it stopped working again. Any idea if there is some other problem making this happen?
It still works on high.
You either have a defective resistor or something is taking out your resistors. Possibly the blower motor, wiring, or the switch.
Thanks!
it"ll keep blowing resistors until you change out the blower motor. The old motors are known for blowing out resistors( to much amperage). hope this helps
Thank you...I think that is the case. I'll put up with full blast cold air for a while. At least I wont get hot this summer unless the whole thing goes.
What do you have to do if it dont come on at all when you turn the switch on??
If it doesn’t work on ANY setting, it’s generally the blower motor itself or the fan speed switch.
@@TonyTheTruckGuy tyvm for replying back i replaced the blower motor already and i turn the switch on and it dosent do anything
@@cruising-with-vic-2472 Did you also change the resistor?
@@TonyTheTruckGuy where is that located
@@cruising-with-vic-2472 This video shows the resistor replacement
1997 dodge caravan not in same spot were is it
Correct, this is for the 2000-2007