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

Short video showing you how to test and repair a non functioning blower motor in your 2006 Chrysler Town and Country , Dodge Grand Caravan

[@patspalace]

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]

God bless you grandma,your awesome,keep going😁

[@underwaterlover11]

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.

[@honeybunnz123]

@underwaterlover11 Hi there, I have been trying this and it's worked like a charm for the last six months. But now my air won't come on at all even when ai hit the motor. Do you think the blower motor is finally gone or the resistor has failed? Or should I just replace both to be safe? Mechanic quoted me $1500 to fix and that's crazy. This seems too easy to replace.

[@joelsiftv3267]

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!

[@thirty6pac]

As a transmission rebuilder I understand a great deal about all vehicles. But you just saved me a bunch of time with this vid, Thank you. My wife will be happy and I can go fishing instead of spending my day working on the van. 👍

[@wefive3501]

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!

[@MatthewJeremiah-n2t]

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

[@DarrenMclarnon]

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

[@AlSteel99]

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

[@allsopgreg]

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!

[@michaellitscher9456]

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]

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

[@jjromano4204]

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]

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!!

[@TheAmericanman59]

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!

[@jaytees6420]

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!

[@OGsmooth-o2v]

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

[@hatfez]

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.

[@865P]

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 !!!!!!

[@l3luemang0]

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

[@alalbatross6549]

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

[@davemcddd]

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!

[@cloose]

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

[@riemerclan]

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]

Glad it worked out for ya :)

[@willfrat8383]

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.

[@alanmoffat4680]

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.

[@matumbomabeco5085]

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

[@larryreynolds693]

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.

[@geoffspear]

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]

Geoffrey Spear Cool glad it helped :)

[@megaloogy]

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

[@SouthMainAuto]

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

[@rockyortiz1615]

South Main Auto Repair LLC how much was the job?

[@jeremyhelton984]

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

[@tlyonstlyons]

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.

[@lasermanhollywood]

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.

[@kaliensmashingatoms]

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

[@jbaker9747]

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]

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

[@JavaRatusso]

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.

[@mingohernandez6475]

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

[@andynewsom127]

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!!!!!!!

[@davejones1064]

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

[@DesireeTX121]

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

[@curtisscullop8439]

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

[@eldenshore744]

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!!

[@monsonmania8410]

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.

[@UncleDannys]

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 ;)

[@stephenblake6754]

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.

[@natearsenault8887]

Ty very much. This video saved me labor fees. Unfortunately I'd already bought my blower motor (cuz my heat went) ...then I saw tbis video n was like shit ...it might not even be the motor! Sure enough it was the resister...under 20 bux I'm happy. Thanx again

[@RJ-rd5wx]

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

[@kirkb2286]

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

[@JonBoy470]

I love your exhaustive electrical troubleshooting.

[@xiloeteknowledgiesllc1973]

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

[@garyjames2465]

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

[@williammarvel174]

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

[@nichellejones9048]

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

[@wisamabazly]

Beat video ever. Would of never known what you showed me..thank you. Fixed it .heat blower works..lol

[@dadannyboyo]

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

[@pedrodelasancha516]

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.

[@thegakfiend]

Thank you for your information, but my 1998 Town & Country has the resistor located under the hood instead. In case anybody was baffled like I was when I removed the glove box door and didn't see the same thing as I saw in this video. Now that I found it, it is dark out. I will resume this project another day. Again, thanks for the info. I didn't even know a blower motor resistor was even a thing. I was going to attack the motor itself first.

[@michaelsam5205]

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

[@kevinkeithphoto]

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

[@boomspawn]

Excellent video. great step by step presentation.

[@metalwaves4154]

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

[@billsmith6031]

Good Job ! You obviously know your Caravans ! Thanks

[@RJB0007]

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

[@Handynel1]

Concise and easy to follow. Very well made video.

[@TYMWLTL]

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.

[@latakishiathornton3893]

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

[@andypuu8424]

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

[@kevinohern6809]

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

[@bheras06]

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.

[@diyty2430]

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.

[@Jas4u2]

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

[@treybeerbower8532]

I literally just smacked my blower motor and now it’s working after going all day in a hot vehicle lol I feel so stupid now best video ever

[@awachutka]

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

[@SouthMainAuto]

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

[@glennnile7918]

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

[@bwiles12]

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

[@nathanael-nancysommers3075]

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

[@smdavis420]

you just saved me soo much money. Third time in a year my heat was out. Well my dealership just changed policies and to even look at my car is 45 an hour!! I was so down thinking once again I bought a lemon!! I looked and my resister was unplugged!!

[@SouthMainAuto]

:) Glad it helped!

[@RaoulThomas007]

Shawntae Davis The resistor was unplugged! You should charge the dealership $45.00 an hour for finding it yourself! Wow!

[@smdavis420]

***** I agree!!

[@knikhusky]

Wow, THANK YOU!! Worked with the first whack 👍😁

[@brianthomas3357]

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

[@ctloyd640]

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

[@mkIIIsupras]

Good video! Just replaced the resistor on my uncles van and saved him some cash. Thanks a million!

[@SouthMainAuto]

Nice glad it helped!

[@amadohernandezrobbio6961]

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

[@realspacemodels]

Thanks for the video. My repair was identical to yours (except on a Town & Country) right down to the change in the resistor style. Ten minutes and we had air again. What a lifesaver! (Yeah, it's October in Florida & 87° today)

[@SouthMainAuto]

+RealSpaceModels Haha nice, well I started the wood stove last nigh :) A little chilly in upstate NY.

[@StevieTheScotsman]

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

[@mattress2331]

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!

[@ChrisWilliams-hm1nx]

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

[@nerfcommando149]

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.

[@shaneprince4043]

Thank you! Very clear explanation on troubleshooting.

[@papaneilg6696]

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

[@tylerm7403]

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

[@seccat]

Excellent camera work, Hannah.

[@brandonwoodruff894]

Saved me tons of money, thanks man!

[@KOLODNY95]

Excellent and a very clear explanation. Thanks!

[@debrah1182]

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

[@davidshortt1979]

Dude, God bless your heart ! I tried the first thing ¥OU did. H@! I put my fist to it a couple times and it worked ! ThanX.. it's starting to get colder.

[@williammchaney1792]

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.

[@josejoubert4395]

You sir should be a NASA tech - impressive

[@jasonmitchell4469]

Your video just saved me thanks Mr.O

[@Jake-sv9fv]

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

[@chriskeim5575]

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

[@josesalazar7378]

Wow. Thnx so much.all it needed was a love tap 👍✌️

[@seanshadow]

$20 and fixed, thank you!

[@josealflores2372]

Ur a bad ass, I’ve taken my van to like tow shops n they can’t find what’s wrong. Changed the controls and blower motor and still nothing. Going to try the resistor hopefully that fixes that. Only blowed in the 3 level or third gear.