Heater blower works when it wants to

1995 DODGE DAKOTA
165,000 MILES
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WICKED_CAIN
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It will function fine for long periods of time and and then stop. Starts again the same way. It worked for over a month without issue. Stopped for a couple weeks and then started again. No warning in either direction.

One day It will start it up and the heater kicks right on no problems, and then another day I start it up and it will no?
Dec 31, 2011 at 1:53 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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Do you have a multi-meter to do some testing?
Dec 31, 2011 at 2:00 PM
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WICKED_CAIN
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I have a test light and have tested all the fuses and they are working fine. However, I do not have a multi-meter.
Dec 31, 2011 at 2:24 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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What you need to do is test for power and ground at the motor when it is not working. Also, have you checked for a loose or open terminal at the blower motor connector?
Dec 31, 2011 at 2:38 PM
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WICKED_CAIN
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I have not. But that is what I will do next. Thank you for the help. I will let you know how it turns out.
Dec 31, 2011 at 2:45 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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You are welcome that is what were here for. Have a safe and happy new year.
Dec 31, 2011 at 2:53 PM
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FRANK FULLER
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I had this problem with mine. Turns out it was intermittent loss of connection at the blower resistor. When it would stop I could touch the resistor, which is on the bottom of the heater box and it would start working. Until it did not. I bought a new resistor that included a new connector and pigtail and it solved the problem. Hope this helps
Jul 28, 2018 at 11:11 AM
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