Test And Replace Blower Motor Resistor - Chrysler Town & Country / Caravan

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  • Опубліковано 18 гру 2014
  • Short video showing you how to test and repair a non functioning blower motor in your 2006 Chrysler Town and Country , Dodge Grand Caravan
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  • @patspalace
    @patspalace 6 років тому +22

    MY goodness, thank you so much,went and got the new resister last night,found the right wrench,flash light etc. down to the under ground parking, did exactly what you said and within minutes I had it done ,one broken thumb nail !!! Cost me $22, a wee
    bit stiff,do not bend so well anymore. I am an 80 year old Grandma. Once again thank you, God Bless.

    • @carlmoody1935
      @carlmoody1935 2 місяці тому

      God bless you grandma,your awesome,keep going😁

  • @michaellitscher9456
    @michaellitscher9456 5 років тому +15

    The resistor pack can get very hot, hot enough to melt the plastic on the electrical connectors, leaving you with burnt plastic on the copper contacts inside the connector. The layer of carbon left over from the burnt plastic provides even more resistance, and thus heat, to the connector. I went through three resistor packs in a year before I figured this out. The best way I found to get the connector back to bare copper is to use the small nail file from a nail clipper. Insert and remove the file a couple of times, turn it around and do it again, and you should be good. Also, spend the extra $2 and get the resistor pack with the lifetime warranty, and keep the receipt right in the glove box.

    • @michaellitscher9456
      @michaellitscher9456 Рік тому +2

      @@MrDepodot7 I cannot disagree, if you can get a pig-tailed connector to replace it with, because the original can get pretty melted.

  • @underwaterlover11
    @underwaterlover11 4 роки тому +2

    I pulled down the glove box and hit the blower motor shazam it worked just fine. I had already replaced the resistor and the control panel It happened to be minus 32 here in Calgary Canada and the blower motor kicked in halaluia brother sometimes miracles do happen. Yeah if your having problems with motor. Just give it a wack with a pair of channel locks.

  • @allsopgreg
    @allsopgreg 7 років тому +9

    Very informative. After watching this I called my local Autozone, confirmed that they had the part, picked it it up and spent all of five minutes replacing it, using the 8mm socket driver that Eric indicated. All for $13.99! Oh yes, it's going to snow tomorrow!
    Thank you so much!

  • @user-uj9zo5wz4v
    @user-uj9zo5wz4v 2 місяці тому +1

    Just replaced my blower resistor without testing anything. That wasnt the problem. Thanks for putting in the wiring information so i can now go test and find if its the controls or blower motor. Great video

  • @joelsiftv3267
    @joelsiftv3267 Рік тому +2

    Was in my car getting ready to do a full repair. Saw you hit the bottom of the of the glovebox, gave it a try myself and no joke, my air kicked on. Absolutely unbelievable. You’re the bomb!

  • @davemcddd
    @davemcddd 5 років тому +1

    Yet another one of your videos that helped me quickly diagnose a problem with my 2007 Town and Country minivan. This time the front fan blower stopped working, so based on watching your tutorial, I was able to prove the front fan blower relay and fuse were good. Plus the fan motor worked fine, and the fan speed switch worked fine. Replacing the fan speed resistor cured the problem. Thank you for posting these great videos!

  • @wefive3501
    @wefive3501 6 років тому +2

    My fan runs either High or Low. I learned how to use my test light probe that has been sitting in my tool box for 40 years and how the blower circuit works. I see right where the resistor pack is located before I start accessing and troubleshooting.
    You save me a lot of time and aggravation. Thanks!

  • @AlSteel99
    @AlSteel99 3 роки тому +7

    Perfect how-to. Concise and easy to follow. Solved my ac fan issue in 5 mins for less than $20! Thank you!

  • @jjromano4204
    @jjromano4204 3 роки тому +1

    My blower just quit running. Wasn't sure if it was a switch, resistor or fan motor. Took a chance as this video made it easy to replace and was a cheap part at AA in stock. Took longer to pay for the part than to install! Thanks for the helpful video! Cost me $17 plus gas to repair.

  • @aaronrienas6128
    @aaronrienas6128 5 років тому +1

    Thank you! My wife's town and country's blower motor quit. I did your tests and determined the blower motor was getting proper voltage. Then I remembered you hit the motor, and it worked!!

  • @kaliensmashingatoms
    @kaliensmashingatoms 4 роки тому

    Dude you're a rockstar. I've lived with intense anxiety and pain for nearly twenty years now and felt very unsure of my work.this video change everything in terms of solving a problem that I should have normally been able to solve like no big deal. Therefore you are my rockstar. Thank you very much

  • @DarrenMclarnon
    @DarrenMclarnon 5 років тому +2

    My heater kept knocking off and on but my car was way to new for the heater to be burnt out so I checked the pollen filter and surely enough it was completely clogged up and black I changed it and no problems at all! So easy to over look the basics thank god I didn't pay 100 for a new motor for the same thing to happen a few months down the line

  • @jaytees6420
    @jaytees6420 3 роки тому +2

    Exactly what i needed. Thank you so much for the clear step by step process. I replaced the blower motor first but no luck and wasnt sure what to check next. Saved days of trying to figure this out!

  • @865P
    @865P 7 років тому

    22 deg here in Ohio. Blower went out this morning. Searched for a fix and yours was the first to come up. 1 hour later and $15 and I now have heat again.
    Thank you !!!!!!

  • @TheAmericanman59
    @TheAmericanman59 2 роки тому +1

    Helpful guy who's good at electrical trouble shooting... you can tell. Understands wiring and diagrams. Made this job understandable and a breeze to do. Thanks!

  • @eldenshore744
    @eldenshore744 5 років тому +3

    Thanks for putting this video out, it helped me tremendously. I was able to replace mine and get the heater going in my van in -23c weather. THANK YOU!!

  • @xiloeteknowledgiesllc1973
    @xiloeteknowledgiesllc1973 6 років тому

    Great video! I just replaced the blower motor resistor pack in a 2001 Chrysler Voyager. I've got heat and air again! Thanks for the video. The part was

  • @RJ-rd5wx
    @RJ-rd5wx 5 років тому

    Tapping on my blower motor worked perfectly on my 2012. Thank you for saving me hundreds at the shop.

  • @riemerclan
    @riemerclan 7 років тому +11

    You were right on with this video, thank you. Made the repair easy and inexpensive. I watched this video a few times, made notes on the wiring colors, and went at it. Again, thank you for your advise!

    • @SouthMainAuto
      @SouthMainAuto  7 років тому +2

      Glad it worked out for ya :)

    • @willfrat8383
      @willfrat8383 Рік тому

      all the way from McAllen Texas. Great big thanks for Eric in New York. Your help with these videos make all our lives easier to handle unpredictable car problems.

  • @larryreynolds693
    @larryreynolds693 5 років тому

    Had a friend come to me with no blower motor was going to replace it and ran across this blower motor vid thank SMA saved money time and no shop fee. Keep your vids going love them.

  • @megaloogy
    @megaloogy 9 років тому +17

    Good video. I like it when commentary is clear and organized with good video. Keep up the good work!

    • @SouthMainAuto
      @SouthMainAuto  9 років тому +3

      Thanks Don! Pretty new to the whole UA-cam thing lol, just trying to get my name out there and gain a few subscribers while attempting to provide good information.

    • @rockyortiz1615
      @rockyortiz1615 3 роки тому

      South Main Auto Repair LLC how much was the job?

  • @jeremyhelton984
    @jeremyhelton984 7 років тому

    Eric O to the rescue again, 10 below zero today running service calls and the blower stopped working in my dodge caravan.I remembered the resistor video you posted stopped at Napa diagnosed in the parking lot with my multi meter power in the harness but fan no go ran into Napa installed it parking lot now my feet will be toasty warm during this cold stretch in northern Michigan.Thanks again Eric

  • @stephenblake6754
    @stephenblake6754 5 років тому +2

    Thank you, I watched so many videos, this one had the info I wanted explained how the system worked. I did not know it used the ground to finish the circuit.

  • @nichellejones9048
    @nichellejones9048 7 років тому

    THANK YOU for this video! I just replaced the resistor for my 2005 Caravan and the fan is now working. As easy as you made it look! Thank you

  • @JavaRatusso
    @JavaRatusso 4 роки тому

    Straight forward and detailed.. Just what I needed. I'll watch it again to jot down the wire colors. Thanks!
    Update.... Left blower on high and bumped the fan and voilà all working again.... Thanks for that tip.
    The fan has been making a slight groaning noise causing me think it's a fan going out.

  • @StevieTheScotsman
    @StevieTheScotsman 9 років тому +4

    Just about to tackle same symptom on my zx2..Video will prove helpful
    Thanks for taking the time and trouble to make the video
    Cheers
    Steve

  • @geoffspear
    @geoffspear 9 років тому +4

    Thanks so much for this. Was able to diagnose bad resistor with your information and a multimeter, fixed for $16 part and about 30 seconds of labor installing it (not counting time verifying voltages correct on the wires...)

    • @SouthMainAuto
      @SouthMainAuto  9 років тому +2

      Geoffrey Spear Cool glad it helped :)

  • @alalbatross6549
    @alalbatross6549 3 роки тому

    Thanks. You're the only one who eliminated the possibility of fan speed selector being bad.

  • @jbaker9747
    @jbaker9747 7 років тому +2

    Thanks for the video! Made the repair easy after buying the $16 part. I also powered the blower motor to make sure it worked before going to get parts.

    • @richardsantacruz7129
      @richardsantacruz7129 5 років тому +1

      I have the same car except the front AC /Heat works when the car is moving on a highway but very faintly. I believe it’s the blower motor that needs to be replaced or should I replace the blower motor resistor ? Not sure please any help would be great

  • @ctloyd640
    @ctloyd640 7 років тому +3

    Great job! Followed the video knocked it out in about an hour.

  • @garyjames2465
    @garyjames2465 7 років тому +1

    I can't thank you enough you do a lot of work on these kind of Vans I see and I just bought one so now I know what channel to go to really thank you so much

  • @diyty2430
    @diyty2430 8 років тому +1

    A very informative video. Love it that you show how to check it out step by step. I'm surprise that you don't have more subscribers than you have now. Keep the videos coming.

  • @UncleDannys
    @UncleDannys 4 роки тому +1

    Great Video, I had a newer style resistor that burnt up with corroded wires. I found a wire harness and an older style resistor at Pull-A-Part In Lafayette LA. Your video helped me with determining if i could replace with the old one. Thanks a bunch ;)

  • @nathanael-nancysommers3075
    @nathanael-nancysommers3075 6 років тому

    This was a VERY helpful video to watch! We have an '05 and had lost all fan speeds at once.

  • @JonBoy470
    @JonBoy470 7 років тому

    I love your exhaustive electrical troubleshooting.

  • @matumbomabeco5085
    @matumbomabeco5085 8 років тому

    This video saved my life I removed the wires from the socket trying to fit the wrong resistor just to forget the order , so I order the right resistor and sorted the wires thanks alot

  • @TYMWLTL
    @TYMWLTL 8 років тому

    Thank you for the great video. Now I can attack my sometimes works for a while and then quits front heater motor problem. My dogs don't like it when the AC is not blowing hard from the front and back of the car. Much appreciated. Good luck.

  • @williammarvel174
    @williammarvel174 5 років тому

    I have two vehicles with different blower failures, and you were right on both counts. Thanks.

  • @lasermanhollywood
    @lasermanhollywood 9 років тому

    My blower motor works on high only. I have a manual and figured it is a resistor block problem but I had no clue where it is located. Now I know where! Thank you.

  • @hatfez
    @hatfez 6 років тому

    I gave my wife a rubber mallet to keep in the car when the motor stopped until the motor I ordered was delivered. I explained that the brushes were worn and that a total failure was just around the corner! Thanks for posting this video on the resistor unit.

  • @bheras06
    @bheras06 7 років тому

    thanks alot man you help me saved couple of hundreds, I just had to spent 32 dls
    In a new blower resistor and it worked, keep posting videos man I appreciate it.

  • @brianthomas3357
    @brianthomas3357 4 роки тому

    This is a good video, I will be checking mine out tomorrow. Hopefully its that simple. Thanks for the great commentary and clear pictures.

  • @andynewsom127
    @andynewsom127 2 роки тому

    We are blessing you by 10,000 blesses, watching other videos this morning watched you for 3 minutes had my wife knock on the deal underneath her dash and the heater started working again you sure are an amazing mechanic and if you were hearing Eugene Oregon I would be coming to you all the time God bless you God bless your business God bless your hands God bless your family God bless people around you people who know you God bless you God bless you God bless you God bless you!!!!!!!

  • @tlyonstlyons
    @tlyonstlyons 7 років тому +2

    Excellent. $12 from Advance auto and maybe 20 minutes all told. A tip: there are blower motor resistors for one zone, two zone and auto temp controlled heaters. There are also resistors for the rear blower. Some differ depending on the exact setup.

  • @dadannyboyo
    @dadannyboyo 7 років тому +1

    thanks a million..the first tip was my problem..I simply hit the motor and she started back again!!!!

  • @Killabkilled00
    @Killabkilled00 5 років тому

    You are the man!! Very detailed, good stuff👍🏼 Thank you 🙏🏼

  • @kevinohern6809
    @kevinohern6809 5 років тому

    Great video, hit under dash with hand. Blower started working. Thanks!!

  • @latakishiathornton3893
    @latakishiathornton3893 5 років тому

    Eureka,I think I have found the solution to my problem! This video has been very helpful and informative. Thank you!

  • @metalwaves4154
    @metalwaves4154 5 років тому

    00 Chrysler 300m but I had the same problem hot going to the ground on the blower ur video saved me alot of time thank you keep them coming

  • @curtisscullop8439
    @curtisscullop8439 2 роки тому +1

    Great job. Good explanation of what everything should be doing Should make my job of replacing my resistor easy. Thank You 😊

  • @glennnile7918
    @glennnile7918 6 років тому

    Thanks man. That worked perfect. The new style resistor fit in up side down but fit and works perfect.

  • @ThecardoctorTV
    @ThecardoctorTV 9 років тому +2

    Great video once again Eric!

    • @SouthMainAuto
      @SouthMainAuto  9 років тому +1

      That's a compliment coming from The Car Doctor !

  • @DesireeTX121
    @DesireeTX121 2 роки тому

    This worked for my 05 town and country after my blower just would not turn on one morning $16 fix! Thanks a lot!!

  • @centani100
    @centani100 8 років тому

    Thank you so much for sharing your smarts with the rest of us.Merry Christmas.Boston Mass

  • @cobraninetysix3883
    @cobraninetysix3883 9 років тому

    Great Video, excellent easy to follow test procedure!

  • @l3luemang0
    @l3luemang0 Рік тому

    Bro I had already checked fuses and relays then found your video. Just had to wack the underside of the glove box once and it fired up LoL. TY so much

  • @kevinkeithphoto
    @kevinkeithphoto 8 років тому

    Great video. Fixed my problem and only took 10 min and less than $20. Thanks!

  • @papaneilg6696
    @papaneilg6696 6 років тому

    Thank you very much! Very helpful and clear! Got my van fixed!!!

  • @alanmoffat4680
    @alanmoffat4680 3 роки тому

    G'Day Eric from sunny warm Queensland Australia. Just bought a 2005 Chrysler Grand Voyager with, you guest it, no functional blower motor. Found your video and I did it too. Motor blower works well, now to get cold A/C out of it. probably just a re-gas after some 300000 Klms. your video and a $20 part fixed it.

  • @KOLODNY95
    @KOLODNY95 7 років тому +1

    Excellent and a very clear explanation. Thanks!

  • @Numbah3Son
    @Numbah3Son 6 років тому +3

    Worked for me. Thanks a ton!

  • @williammchaney1792
    @williammchaney1792 7 років тому

    excellent video quality. very informative and thorough. this was very helpful considering I do not have electric defrost windshield super low base model no drivers door side slider even. crank windows and all without vents going from the dash to the door even.

  • @bwiles12
    @bwiles12 6 років тому

    Your a bright guy, great video. Well put and straight to the point of the title. Thankyou.

  • @tylerm7403
    @tylerm7403 7 років тому +1

    this was very helpful thanks for showing us how to change it

  • @Handynel1
    @Handynel1 2 роки тому +1

    Concise and easy to follow. Very well made video.

  • @seccat
    @seccat 5 років тому +1

    Excellent camera work, Hannah.

  • @cloose
    @cloose 6 місяців тому

    Thanks for explaining how to test it. I hate trying parts until it works.

  • @chriskeim5575
    @chriskeim5575 6 років тому +1

    You explained that to the T...good show man

  • @Jas4u2
    @Jas4u2 3 роки тому

    Great video , I have a Ford F150 replaced the Resistoe pack , it lasted three days now I have to check the Blower motor amperage .

  • @kirkb2286
    @kirkb2286 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks so much for the video....that is exactly what was wrong with my 2006 town & country...awesome

  • @mingohernandez6475
    @mingohernandez6475 2 роки тому

    Did not know u could test a resister cable like that thanks for the knowledge .

  • @awachutka
    @awachutka 8 років тому +1

    Thanks for the info. Now that frost has arrived, time to fix my blower. Should be easy with your help.

    • @SouthMainAuto
      @SouthMainAuto  8 років тому

      +Al Wachutka Oh yeah the frost is setting in here too :)

  • @boomspawn
    @boomspawn 3 роки тому

    Excellent video. great step by step presentation.

  • @pedrodelasancha516
    @pedrodelasancha516 5 років тому +1

    Excellent video. Thanks a bunch for sharing the knowledge. I don't know if you'll see this comment but here's my questions. I tested the blower motor resistor inputs by probing the full time power wire like you did with your test light. And here's what I got. 2012 Focus with Manual AC Controls. Has 0-4 speed settings. When I set it to speed 1, I got ground on that wire. If I set it to speed 2, I get ground on the wire for speed 1 and 2. If I set it to speed 3, I get ground on the wires for 1, 2, and 3. If I set it to speed 4, I get ground on all the wires. What would cause that? I know you said it should only have power on each particular wire. What would you check from there? I tested my blower motor by providing power directly and it worked. I also tested my blower motor resistor for resistance and it checks out with the resistance specs. I also checked my relays and fuses and they are working properly. I don't know what else to do. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

  • @ChrisWilliams-hm1nx
    @ChrisWilliams-hm1nx 4 роки тому

    Most helpful video ever! Bang it, and it works. You are the man.

  • @michaelsam5205
    @michaelsam5205 7 років тому

    THANK YOU VERY MUCH, I KICKED THE MOTOR AND IT WORKED. NO, I DID NEED A NEW RESISTOR, YOU SAVED ME TIME AND MONEY. THANKS AGAIN

  • @Jake-sv9fv
    @Jake-sv9fv 4 роки тому

    good video, thank you it was very helpful, informative and easy to comprehend.

  • @user-lx4jl4zf8d
    @user-lx4jl4zf8d Місяць тому

    I did what you said I whacked it a few times and it started blowing, thanks man saved me money and time.

  • @debrah1182
    @debrah1182 8 років тому

    thank you. changed it out tonight and ac works nice.

  • @mattress2331
    @mattress2331 6 років тому

    Good Lordy Easy Peasy Thanks for the video! First, I bought the Hvac unit control assembly., Luckily got it for 12 dollars Ebay. That didn't work. So tried this tested switch good to go- 14 dollars later replaced resistor Wahla! Like a Boss up and running!

  • @nerfcommando149
    @nerfcommando149 4 роки тому

    thank you. this was super helpful. i watch most of your vidos through my ps4 which dosent allow me to comment. my favorite video is of the girls changing a lower control arm(i think) followed by mrs o changing her tires. keep up the great videos.

  • @Igottaputmefirst
    @Igottaputmefirst 3 роки тому

    Will be trying this in my 2012 jeep liberty. U explained it very well. Thx!

  • @shaneprince4043
    @shaneprince4043 3 роки тому

    Thank you! Very clear explanation on troubleshooting.

  • @baircichlids5350
    @baircichlids5350 7 років тому

    Thanks for the upload this is exactly how I'm going to do it with the test light cuz that's the only thing I have

  • @RJB0007
    @RJB0007 8 років тому

    Great stuff, you saved me a lot of money. The price of the blower motor resistor was 20 bucks.

  • @joelemerson7047
    @joelemerson7047 8 років тому

    Really appreciated you video! Hope it helps as I go check my resistor

  • @brendanhudlin1565
    @brendanhudlin1565 6 років тому

    Really good video. Very informative. Thank you

  • @tomschisler1545
    @tomschisler1545 4 роки тому

    Thank you. That was a great video. Now i know where to start. thanks. Merry Christmas & happy Holidays. tom in Monkton, Md

  • @helivesonforever
    @helivesonforever 9 років тому +1

    I replaced the resistor 5 times in my old one. Some shadetree mechanic charged 400 bucks the first time, and it failed less than a year later. I was surprised at the price, considering how easy they are to change. Ended up getting one with a lifetime warranty.

    • @CrazedPerformanceRepair
      @CrazedPerformanceRepair 5 років тому +1

      If the resistor buns out it is likely due to a bad blower motor. Much wise to put a lab scope on those and make sure its a clean pattern.

  • @mauriciocarelli1276
    @mauriciocarelli1276 7 років тому

    Thank you , very detailed and well presented.

  • @andypuu8424
    @andypuu8424 3 роки тому

    Waiting on parts to come I have this same problem, thanks for the video

  • @monsonmania8410
    @monsonmania8410 2 роки тому

    I just replaced my resistor and noticed the AC coil was clogged. If not enough air passes over the resistor I think it's the first thing to go. I'm not sure how to clean my AC coil though. Good video it helped me find the root problem.

  • @amadohernandezrobbio6961
    @amadohernandezrobbio6961 4 роки тому

    Thank you very much for this video. It help me to solve my problem. My blower is working already!!!

  • @kw686
    @kw686 6 років тому

    Loved the video i have to do that test on my rear blower motor...same year and vehicle

  • @greglanders1
    @greglanders1 7 років тому +1

    Thank you for taking the time to put this together and upload it! Saved me a ton of time and money! Bravo!

  • @ddmannion
    @ddmannion 5 років тому

    A really excellent video! Thank you and please accept my compliments.

  • @Jorge_M222
    @Jorge_M222 7 років тому

    Dude Thanks A lot! I Hit it and it came back on... Great video!

  • @davejones1064
    @davejones1064 4 роки тому

    Lol I'm sitting here in 90 degree weather trying to figure out why mine quit work I seen you hit under the dash so I did the same thing and it started working again thanks for posting the video

  • @jasonmitchell4469
    @jasonmitchell4469 4 роки тому

    Your video just saved me thanks Mr.O