I have a 1997 sebring.All the speeds on the fan stopped working today. If you run power to the fan it works. I checked all the fuses I could find under the dash and under the hood. Would this be a switch problem or a resistor problem and how would you check . thanks drg
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I have a 1997 sebring.All the speeds on the fan stopped working today. If you run power to the fan it works. I checked all the fuses I could find under the dash and under the hood. Would this be a switch problem or a resistor problem and how would you check . thanks drg
When my old Dakota does this, I spray some WD-40 in the switch, let it sit a few minutes and it solves the problem. YMMV.
John
I have a 1997 sebring.All the speeds on the fan stopped working today. If you run power to the fan it works. I checked all the fuses I could find under the dash and under the hood. Would this be a switch problem or a resistor problem and how would you check . thanks drg
When my old Dakota does this, I spray some WD-40 in the switch, let it sit a few minutes and it solves the problem. YMMV.
John
I would say check the blower motor resistor. I don't know about a Sebring but blower motor resistor failure is a very common problem on Dodge Dakota's. Usually when the resistor fails you lose all but the high fan speed but I have heard of all speeds not working when the resistor is bad. Also check the wiring at the resistor plug connector, be sure nothing has gotten hot and melted together, and check the connector itself for corrosion and broken terminals.
On my truck the part costs less than $20.00 and is very easy to replace, it's right in the passenger's foot well mounted in the bottom of the HVAC housing. Buy a new resistor pack from the dealer, Dodge/Chrysler/Mopar did a redesign on the reistor packs a few years ago with much better and durable parts. You will see the difference when you compare the old part to the new one. I have heard that Mopar sold all their old stock of resistors to Napa.
On my truck the part costs less than $20.00 and is very easy to replace, it's right in the passenger's foot well mounted in the bottom of the HVAC housing. Buy a new resistor pack from the dealer, Dodge/Chrysler/Mopar did a redesign on the reistor packs a few years ago with much better and durable parts. You will see the difference when you compare the old part to the new one. I have heard that Mopar sold all their old stock of resistors to Napa.
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I would say check the blower motor resistor. I don't know about a Sebring but blower motor resistor failure is a very common problem on Dodge Dakota's.
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Dodge/Chrysler vehicles have this issue. There is a link to the How To. You sure the highest fan speed doesn't work?
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=294308
I would say check the blower motor resistor. I don't know about a Sebring but blower motor resistor failure is a very common problem on Dodge Dakota's.
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Dodge/Chrysler vehicles have this issue. There is a link to the How To. You sure the highest fan speed doesn't work?
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=294308
I maintain several Mopars and have had a bad motor resistor eliminate operation at ALL speeds (vs. having high still work). Heed the advice above, especially checking the connectors for oxidation.
Unless it has changed, the dealer part has always been cheaper than at the after market stores, an unusual circumstance.
Unless it has changed, the dealer part has always been cheaper than at the after market stores, an unusual circumstance.
See if you have power to the fan from the factory wiring.
If so, it is most likely the resistor pack.
If there is no power at the connector, then the switch is next on the list.
If so, it is most likely the resistor pack.
If there is no power at the connector, then the switch is next on the list.
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