Jeep Wrangler TJ Blower Motor Resistor Replacement

[@marinehm]

I’ve done this many times in other vehicles. I have a 2002 wrangler -x. Just wanted to see where it was, how difficult to get to. You did an excellent job. My ocd killed me as you were reconnecting the new piece. Long strand of hair dangling. Overall rating: 5 out of 5 stars!

[@jrbraun1755]

Very helpful video getting it out getting it back in was hotter than getting it back out

[@davemoody4517]

Your video is a treasure, you get straight to it and keep it simple. Someone should ask jeep … WHAT THE HELL ?

[@AlphaBobFloridaOverlord]

Very helpful video! Something I would NOT have been able to do without seeing your video. Not trolling, but offering a pro tip: once it's all plugged in, test it before screwing the motor resistor back into place and re-inserting the push-plug for the other connector.

[@jnance6293]

This is doable! I got the part off amazon, and my daughter and i knocked this out in under an hour on her 04 TJ. Sure it's a tight spot to work but be patient and use this video as a guide...thanks for taking the time to make this!

[@gearrunner]

You are very welcome, happy it helped .

[@jhovorka2893]

Great video!! My fan went out on settings 1,2, and 3 and unfortunately didn't research before I replaced the whole controller. But now I know and just replaced the resistor and it works perfectly. Thanks for the heads up!!

[@samuelkatz9702]

Super helpful video! Of course my ac resister went down in the middle of a 100+ degree heatwave so I followed you detail by detail and waiting for the rain to work on mine lol. Thanks again, saved me a lot of time!!

[@gearrunner]

You are very welcome, thank you for watching

[@Revnahead957]

Thank you for trying so hard to keep us informed and connected while you do this. WELL DONE!

[@gearrunner]

You are very welcome, and thank you for watching

[@GlendaThacker]

One of the best repair videos I’ve seen! Keep them coming!

[@gearrunner]

Thank you

[@andrewjackson8409]

Gotta love all the room they give you to work on vehicles! I love accomplishing these small fixes though. Man KY is in the same boat as TN...pun intended. The wettest yr and a half I've ever seen!!!

[@gearrunner]

Andrew Jackson It’s definitely been crazy here. I’m over all this rain. Hopefully I get to install the top this weekend. I do enjoy fixing things like this. 👍

[@BRP42]

I thought it was a pretty good video! Since I'm trying to make the same repair, this was super helpful. I haven't been able to get to the two screws yet (didn't have the right tool--it's coming tomorrow), but I'm thinking I'm going to need to dissemble more of the dash to get to this. Dang what a pain! :)

[@gearrunner]

It definitely was a pain

[@RobMotive]

That looked like a fun install!! Tight spaces, rain, heat and humidity...I feel like I did the install!! Nice👍

[@gearrunner]

RobMotive Yep got to love those tiny spots they give you to work in. It’s been crazy hot and wet here this year.

[@Whiteandsonsgarage]

RobMotive haha they are the best jobs

[@LordOfNothingham]

Mine just went on my 2004 TJ. I had a 2001 and 2005 Dodge Dakota that the resistors both went. They were easy to get to. This looks like a royal PITA. Helpful video though.

[@gearrunner]

LordOfNothingham Glad I could help but it definitely is a PITA

[@jerrydobbins4829]

Thanks bro I had no idea where it was until watching this

[@monkeyfpv7866]

I think you mean connectors not switches, there is a huge difference between the two, nice job.

[@filthyperformance2173]

Just bought a TJ and have the same issue hopefully this works for me and your video makes the struggle a little easier.. appreciate it

[@albertjabberin739]

The joys of a used vehicle. Glad you got it working. The Jeeps of that era seemed to have nagging little problems but good engines, easy to work on, and yes cold A/C.

[@gearrunner]

Albert Jabberin The engine is what I was going for. Wanted something reliable to take Offroad.

[@Steve.Vaught]

Yeah and the new vehicles are garbage.

[@chavez4lsuable]

Just want to say worked like a charm. 1 more annoying thing fixed on this "unicorn LJ"

[@terrymitchell7714]

Very common problem with a lot of vehicles. The factory resistor lasted for 14 yrs in my 06 Wrangler the replacement resistor lasted 2 years, now it time for the third one. Pain in the butt to get at.

[@kristennessel]

Thank you for a very thorough video! I’m new to the Jeep fam and have a 2006 TJ. I’ve been trying to do the little things myself. My issue is with the highest fan speed. It works but you have to hold the dial in…lol I’m not doing that while I drive 😅

[@TheIndianscout]

Did you get it fixed?I have the same issue.

[@kristennessel]

@@TheIndianscout Sadly, life happened and I haven’t had much time to spend on my Jeep. Hoping to get going with it again soon though!

[@TheIndianscout]

I had the same problem as you .The high speed fan speed would not work all the other speeds did work.I changed out the fan switch.The old one I could tell overheated and melted a little bit.Suppose to be fairly common with the TJ's.Cost about $27 from Advanced Auto.Pretty simple to do if you can use a screwdriver 😂

[@TheVtecdelsol]

It’s about time you post some mod or fix video, I got super bored of them Unbox video

[@gearrunner]

WhoDatJeep unboxing are only on the weekends. It’s unboxing or nothing on week. 👍

[@garymeador7300]

Great video man. Helped me a lot. The space is stupid small to work in.

[@bucolic_3526]

Appreciate the video man. Been without heat/air for a bit but didn’t have time to take her into the shop. Know my heating core works and I had the head replaced a little while ago. Going to use this to help replace my resistor later today, these 4am mornings at 20 degrees with no heat are gettin’ old haha.

[@bobg8941]

Thanks for the video, my 04 is doing the same thing, will try this fix as well......

[@MrVinojack]

I have 2 TJs and I'm on my fourth resistor. Not easy at all as you say. But we will do anything to keep out TJs on the road. I have a 03 and 06.

[@bowzerbrawler789]

Nice Fix ! 👍 I have a 2001 XJ similar problem switch only working on 2 and 4. And then stopped working all together. Git the Resistor out was rusted. And the connector was melted !

[@bowzerbrawler789]

So I put the new resistor in spliced in a new connector and still not working at all ! My next move is changing out the switch or maybe a relay 😆

[@rictomasi1321]

Just bought the part....going to attempt this....pray for me!

[@RMVZ58]

Nice, this gonna help me out. Thanks man!

[@sawyer7271]

Thank you!! That was it!! And stop apologizing.

[@BigManAlaska]

Dream's of a 3 piece dashboard and thoughts about why that's never been a thing. 🤗

[@killtactics06]

Awesome video!

[@TheVtecdelsol]

Good job on this fix man

[@gearrunner]

WhoDatJeep Thank you 👍

[@MyIchigokurosaki]

Fantastic! Worked like a charm!

[@dbuster44]

Great video! Thanks

[@gearrunner]

You are very welcome, and thank you for watching

[@marcc9171]

new radio too?? I think the Jeep will be great for your channel.

[@gearrunner]

Marc C Yep That video will be up probably next week or so. And thank you

[@brianbritton6555]

Do you know what it is if you are on high settings shuts off then you turn it to low settings it comes back on 1998 Jeep Wrangler TJ Sahara

[@scandelous6900]

Thank you so much for this video. I'm getting ready to start it right now.

[@chuckb1963]

This is a common problem on an 04 Trailblazer also. I have had to replace ours 3 times.

[@gearrunner]

Chuck Borden That sucks, hope it was easier to get to that this one was

[@chuckb1963]

I had to remove the blower motor, but it wasn’t too bad.

[@gearrunner]

Chuck Borden sounds better than my Jeep

[@chuckb1963]

It seemed to be. Hope you don’t have to do it again. Good luck.

[@gearrunner]

Chuck Borden Thank you and I hope I don’t either lol

[@matthewfarmer5284]

Good job 👍 decent video angle

[@gearrunner]

Matthew Farmer Thank you

[@chrish5226]

Thanks legend

[@gearrunner]

Welcome

[@bushhog8142]

Great video found out how to fix it cause mine doing that. Thanks what’s the part numbers to the resistor and the switch

[@gearrunner]

Bush Hog81 Its a very tight fit but I don’t think you will need the switch. I didn’t. I’ll have to get back with you on the resistor part number. I returned the switch.

[@Nirvezz]

sweet. now i know what to do. thank you! 🤙🏿

[@RMVZ58]

very helpful, thanks man

[@Platinum1111111]

Yep, worked for me on my 2003 Sport.

[@markbalsam8186]

Great video, but for some reason my screws were 8mm, not 5/16.

[@marypenningtonmdrnmba7029]

thanks dude!

[@gearrunner]

You are very welcome, thank you for watching

[@TheVtecdelsol]

Wait you got that radio installed? Where is the video of that install

[@gearrunner]

WhoDatJeep It’s on it’s way. 👍

[@nickdorfnus]

any certain recommended brand?

[@TheVtecdelsol]

Weekends! It’s Tuesday man haha 😂

[@gearrunner]

WhoDatJeep It was actually a few weekends ago lol

[@aaronbeall8576]

Usually a Jeep blower motor that is going bad will draw too many amps blowing your resistor

[@mronemanband1]

what year a 2010 is defferant

[@Mr-er6fg]

Good video. Must be your wife's TJ. Automatic with AC!!!! Lol!!!

[@gearrunner]

Nope it was mine. I couldn’t find a good manual one. I now have a 2014 JKU

[@RebelRob34]

I've got the 97 TJ and was having the issue of some fan settings not working, now I only get air (cold) when at 35+ mph...you think it's the resistor or the blower itself?

[@duramaxdad]

Check power at the blower by starting the engine. Turning on AC or heat and ck for 12 volts at the blower motor connector under dash passenger side. If u have power but fan is not moving then replace fan. No power? check fuse under hood, fuse behind glove box, then ck power at resistor and replace if necessary. Hopefully u r good. Not solved yet? Ck power at relay behind glove box. That’s what I learned today fixing my tj. Hope it helps someone.

[@eastwindfarms3671]

What is a TJ vs aCJ?

[@gearrunner]

Eastwind Farms A CJ stands for civilian Jeep a TJ is just a model it doesn’t mean anything 👍

[@kingttx]

I could be wrong on a few of these details but see if this helps you any. CJ was the first non-military Jeep like he said. Next came the YJ with square headlights and was the first model to be called a Wrangler, if memory serves me correctly. TJ was the next major model after the YJ and went back to round headlights and introduced the Rubicon edition. Somewhere between the YJ and TJ they started using coil springs instead of leaf springs. TJ also had a stretched model, the LJ and also called the Unlimited but still just two doors. JK was next, and now JL. I believe it was the JK that broke away from the venerable 4.0 liter inline 6 cylinder engine and went to the Pentastar for the larger engine option. It also introduced the 4-door Unlimited models.

[@paulcobble4969]

My trailblazer had the same problem.

[@gearrunner]

Paul Cobble Hope it was easier to get to than this one was

[@paulcobble4969]

@@gearrunner I had to stand on my head to get to it. Lol

[@gearrunner]

Paul Cobble I had to With this one as well lol

[@aurorarosado2374]

Thanks ...

[@gearrunner]

You are very welcome

[@bowhntr83]

I have a 97 TJ and even the highest setting feels like it blows like the lowest setting would. It blows air on all settings but I’m trying to figure out what would cause the low flow. Anyone have any ideas?

[@jerequinn6247]

Figure that out?

[@duramaxdad]

You say it blows air on all settings. Folks check to make sure it blows more air the higher you turn up the fan speed. Bad resistor usually means u lost 1 or more speeds. They either stop working or stay same as other other fan speed settings. Mine was the fuse under the hood. It would not blow any air on any speed. I tried the controller, then fuse behind glove box, then new relay behind glove box, then resistor, finally the fuse under the hood fixed it. I learned something. Hope it helps.

[@TheVtecdelsol]

The JK the a/c lag to blow at start

[@TheVtecdelsol]

Did you fully recharge the whole system

[@gearrunner]

WhoDatJeep Didn’t need to. It’s crazy cold

[@TheVtecdelsol]

My nsx has this same issue

[@gearrunner]

WhoDatJeep This is the fix you need 👍

[@TheVtecdelsol]

I got discount with advance if you ever need help on ordering parts

[@gearrunner]

WhoDatJeep Hey I appreciate it 👍

[@mlautner03]

11:14 that's what she said

[@sonnythepimp]

🤘🏻😂

[@jamesmauex]

Morning sir!! You must have done something wrong on that install!! It’s not correct unless you bleed at least a little!!! Well that’s usually the case with me anyway!! Lol

[@gearrunner]

Big Moe lol I’m usually in the same boat. Bleeding shortly after I start. I got lucky this time. Lol

[@btrapp37]

If you need AC in a Jeep TJ, you’re doin it wrong.

[@johnganshow5536]

I trade my vehicles in before they start developing these kinds of problems.

[@gearrunner]

John Ganshow Lol I usually do

[@onthelake9554]

I'm glad you do . I buy them after you trade them in .

[@marinehm]

You didn’t show it working afterward. I would have at least checked before putting everything back together.

[@kerrybradley3536]

He did show it working 😂

[@marinehm]

Yes he did.

[@frankpashe1384]

Not good video

[@domsayson7458]

Had to leave a thumbs down, just because you don’t know the difference between a switch and a plug🤷🏼

[@gearrunner]

I’ll try not to lose any sleep tonight! 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@alanknuth1620]

Thanks for making this video