2002 Dodge Caravan Blower Motor

2002 DODGE CARAVAN
112,000 MILES • 3.8L • V6 • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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JMILLERTIME78
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My 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan ES 3.8L, with front and back climate control and automatic climate control in the front, is blowing on high all the time. I have checked the relays and fuses. Replaced the resistor. The first time I replaced the resistor all was good for about an hour. My research told me to replace the blower motor next, pulling too many amps. I did, along with the resistor again (just in case). It worked for 2 days and then back to on high all the time. I am stuck now, don't know where to look at next for the fix. Any suggestions?
Jun 1, 2014 at 5:36 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Are you saying regardless of the fan speed switch's position, all you get is high?
Jun 1, 2014 at 7:32 AM
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JMILLERTIME78
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Yes. I'm just unplugging the resistor for control.
Jun 2, 2014 at 7:56 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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It sounds like the switch in the vehicle has shorted.
Jun 2, 2014 at 10:46 AM
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JMILLERTIME78
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How do I go about putting a new one in? What is the exact name of the part? I like to do things myself.
Jun 3, 2014 at 3:54 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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It would just be the blower motor switch. You will need to remove the unit from the dash to actually replace it.
Jun 3, 2014 at 4:26 AM
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JMILLERTIME78
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Thank you, I will look into a blower motor switch. I am sure I will have more questions. Will let you know.
Jun 3, 2014 at 4:42 AM
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JMILLERTIME78
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How do I get the front dash off? Can't find any research on the subject.
Jun 3, 2014 at 5:23 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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You will need to remove the trim around the unit then unscrew the unit from the dash. Youtube most likely has examples.
Jun 3, 2014 at 10:35 AM
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