1998-2003 Dodge ram van blower switch repair guide

[@juiceybananas5489]

Bravo! Finally somebody with a dodge ram van made a video I can actually use and learn from. Kudo's to you man. I know how hard it is to get those stem things through the hole especially with no hair around it to feel your way around. Great video.

[@bfenti]

Suggest if you repair anything on a vehicle the first step should be to disconnect the negative terminal on your battery because if you touch metal to certain components you can cause permanent damage. Better safe than sorry. He got lucky this time.

[@kriskarr3686]

Thank you for this video! I was able to replace the switch quickly. If anyone is reading my comment I'd like to add some other information here that may be useful. My van is a 1998. If you are having an issue with your vents changing and air flow, before you put the panel back in, check the vacuum tube harness coming off the vent selector. It is about 9-10 inches long and can come unseated easily from where it connects to the main vacuum line loom. I believe mine was never connected properly from Dodge which lead to a host of problems that I could not solve until I replaced the switch, never figuring there would be a termination in the middle of the loom itself. Since reseating that connector not only do my vents work better, but, the engine runs better. Thanks again!

[@kel5194]

Thanks for the video. I have no heat going to the back of my van. It's a stream of cold air. The passenger side also has cold air when the heat is on. Would you know if this is an actuator issue ?

[@motherofbedlamites]

Thanks! I used your video to help change out the secondary fan switch on my 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 Wagon, V8. Essentially the same steps. Very helpful.

[@chrismartinez885]

Thanks for posting this vid. The very first thing I did after purchasing my van was disconnecting the wire to that annoying buzzer lol.

[@jmccannhtx]

Very helpful -- on my 2002 Dodge 1500 Cargo Van the middle speed setting for the blower hasn't worked for a few years, now I know why: has to be the switch. I had not a clue as to how to get at it until I saw this video -- Thanks!

[@dalewrangler]

Thanks for the instructions. I need to replace the entire control unit as all controls are shot. I always pictured having to crawl under the dash. Now I think I can do it.

[@garionporter5961]

#3 position only one that dont work on mine - odd thing tho - a/c will come on if in any of these: max, face cool, face and floor, (next 2 no) feet and defrost and defrost. I would point out they only do this if high humidity. Is that an automatic thing? Also weird heat come and goes...less and less and direction controller works but fan seems weak (still sounds full power tho) and inner flap thing used to make noise when switching directions now does not so I think my fresh air/heat mixer flap is stuck. I know theres good heat hiding in there because you can get it to come on but only for 10 seconds...maybe gunk in there and/or vaccuum loss.

[@BatteryGeekReviews]

My issue was the blower only working on high, so yours could be the same or it could also be the blower motor relay under the hood. As for the lights, I haven't yet had to replace mine, but I'm pretty sure most auto parts stores stock those bulbs.

[@BatteryGeekReviews]

Sounds like something to do with the blend doors. Could be the little motor behind the glove compartment, or one of the plastic doors inside could have broken off.

[@pres4038]

Great vid. Gave a nice audio detail procedure about the whole process.

[@RotaryTeamVincent]

How did you test to see if you needed a new Switch or whether you might have needed the resistor on the blower box.

[@whipcracker11]

Thank you, this saved me time and money.

[@lindyp38]

Thanks. I just picked up a conversion van.

[@teresanoel4035]

So how can you tell if it’s that part or the blower motor is out

[@barclayej]

Thanks so much, very helpful!

[@stormpoet76]

thank you bro i have a 2002 hyndai elentra i have to replace the blower switch to. it has went out before. I bet its the same problem you had with gunk and wearing down points. Just to give you an understanding of how much a repair shop would charge for this...793 dollars. I had them replace it when i was in a car accident. Stupid costs for such a simple repair huh! autozone rules btw

[@dennissecor8092]

Wow great video. Thank you for sharing , I have a 99 van, I'm not getting #3 position, to work, and it has no power, so I'm assuming it's the switch great job!

[@gabevalencia2012]

I had the same issue with my vehicle. I thought it was the blower motor and resistor, and to fix the problem: 1. Unplug the cable connected to the blower motor and the resistor. 2. Spray some electrical contact cleaner in the plugs shack it out. What I had found that in time the connectors get so corroded with dust they lose the connectivity or intermittent connection. Hope this Helps…

[@RSslots]

Did the front AC stop working out of nowhere ?

[@myriverwalk]

Oh man! my car is not a dodge but i get the idea now. Thankyou so much for posting this

[@turbofiat]

Unfortunately after replacing the resistor block, melted connector going to it and the switch on my '01 B1500 , I still have only one speed which is high. What else could it be?

[@coffield1961]

Is the first position on the fan switch Off?As my AC runs all the time

[@bossross721]

I have a 2001 Dodge 1500 conversion van and it has rear a/c however the blower for mine up front only works on 1,2,3, not 4. Can I follow your steps and it would fix mine? You said your video is not equipped for vans with rear air.. but mine does have the rear air but its the front air that wont blow on 4....and also do you have to charge the rear a/c if its not blowing cold in the back? I've already charged front but does it have a place to charge it in the back? thanks melissa

[@floridaboy34601]

I have not found where I can buy the vent selector switch by itself. If anyone knows where I can please let me know.

[@Extremetravis1]

At a junkyard..I bought the whole assembly for $25

[@johnwren3976]

Autozone.com

[@koohjnomis]

I also have an issue with direction control 2003 Dakota switch on far right, did you get your taken care of if so please let me know how it went, is it possible to purchase at auto parts store, thanks

[@Alcoholic_Nerd]

I bought this switch from a parts store and replaced it and nothing changed so I walked right back in and returned it... Do you have a more detailed video or pictures of where the resistor is located in a 2000 1500 5.2 van?

[@BatteryGeekReviews]

em0rox I no longer drive this van, but the resistor is located on the left side (looking from under the hood) on the blower motor box. I caught a small clip of it @ 0:09 Once you remove the two small bolts you just pull the connector off of it. It has a coil or two in it, so you can easily see if one is broken. If not, the motor could be the issue. I'd check for broken wires near the motor, as cats and other small animals like to gnaw on them.

[@ijsmale]

I have a 2003 Ram van and my blower control works on 1,2 & 4 position but nothing on #3. Is this the same issue you had? Also the lights don't work in mine, they are tiny little bulbs with 2 prongs on them, under the front face plate. Any ideas on replacing them? I also have rear A/C and heat but it's a separate control over by the lighter. thanks.

[@MelissaFoxxRadio]

BTW, the Blower Motor Resistor is IN the engine! On the A/C cover next to the Tranny fluid Dip stick... Haynes Manual has it wrong for the 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 van!

[@lukewarm1217]

That’s what i needed to know! Thanx

[@waynegifford7847]

I just bought a 2001 dodge dakota with some issues with the climate controls,, the knob that changes the climate to hot to cold is received... I'm thinking that the previous owner reversed some connectors maybe ?

[@DMTsaab]

mine is also reversed did u ever figure out why? thx

[@aruark6029]

Hello,I have the 98 dodge van wth the same setup as your old dodge, my problem is the fan works on low, med, high but only blows air out of the defroster would that be the same switch that would control that, Thanks Al

[@judybass5263]

On a 2000 B350, which setting would we use to get ventilation from the outside without turning on the A/C compressor? Or is the A/C always on?

[@MarvinResper]

Thanks for the information

[@erichaley4485]

I got a 93 dodge ram van with 318 V8. I need to change out heater core.i been searching for video but no one has any videos.

[@outlawshawn9531]

if u have a blower motor install vid i would love to see it my blower with out and its 100 in dc

[@hootersvilledavid]

OK ...switch was bad on this one ...but before you tear your dash apart check the blower motor resistor pack! They are a known problem on Dadge products. That comes out with 2 1/4" bolts. Older models it's on the firewall pasanger side ...newer ones under duck work passanger side foot well.

[@yuca2k1]

Hell yea thanks for the upload

[@josephbowles4995]

Like the video helped me a lot thanks

[@TommySurfSafari]

nice job with this video! wish I watched this earlier it was a cold winter in Chitown!! ;-0

[@lindyp38]

Can u do a video on how to remove the doghouse? I have a2000 Dodge Ram van 1500 conversion van Thanks

[@Dr.Jekyll]

Mario Acosta, there are 4 bolts holding it to the floor and one caldo on each side.

[@RSslots]

My front AC stopped working :/ back passenger still works weird

[@mynewsong9035]

replacing that part will probably not solve your problem. you need to replace the blower fan resister.

[@rtfla7375]

Well done video

[@elmoreflores1161]

I Want to change gear oil. differential for Dodge Dakota 97 4x4 5.2 Magum SLT. I saw a video Last night, can.t seem to find that video. Will somebody out there help me?

[@jyrbr9292]

Thank You!! Awesome

[@severianoruiz9931]

If any body know where is the sensor location o dodge 2003 I don't know how the sensor look like

[@Tipjar333]

Great help. Thanks a million, chief. :-)

[@JakeAndBucket]

very helpful! Thank you. My van has the same problem.

[@peterpentakis9307]

It's tough to make anything out because you're trying to hold the camera and do the job why don't you just have somebody hold the camera for you. 😎

[@evanrocks72]

Mine hasnt beed working in a while my dash isnt coming off tho my van is a 2002

[@SciTech09]

Thanks for sharing this.

[@floridaboy34601]

I just called auto parts stores and the dealer. You cannot buy the switches individually. The only one you can buy is the one you replaced. You have to buy the whole climate control head if the others are bad.

[@belingonza318]

Great video!

[@PaulECooper10]

Thank you Great Job

[@josephbowles4995]

Pop don’t you mean soda lol My name is pop lol

[@denisecourchesne9132]

Denise Courchesne I have a hot Dodge van for sale.

[@brucefehr6407]

Way too much talking.

[@ElmerPacheco-j9j]

Yeah sure coffee splashing ,ha ha sure pal ..great job

[@markchurch4070]

How is the rear control stick different? Would the same part not work?