Do I need to remove th HVAC Plenum to replace the blower motor resistor?

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EDWEEZY21
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I have a 2006 Chrysler Sebring and I was curious if I had to pull out the plenum to replace the blower motor resistor. I rather not tear apart the entire dash to do this but if it has to be done then it has to be done. The car has manual temperature controls so it has a sensor not a module. Not sure if that makes a difference. Thank you.
Friday, June 8th, 2012 AT 3:40 PM

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Tiny
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Remove silencer panel PASS side remove connector then two screws
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Friday, June 8th, 2012 AT 3:46 PM
Tiny
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What is the silencer panel?
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Friday, June 8th, 2012 AT 3:48 PM
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Panel under dash PASS side ie. Cover to gain acess to plenum
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Friday, June 8th, 2012 AT 3:51 PM
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Oh ok great. That sounds really simple. Thanks a lot Docfixit.
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Friday, June 8th, 2012 AT 3:56 PM
Tiny
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Hope that solves problem
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Friday, June 8th, 2012 AT 4:59 PM
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Recently the fan only works on '4'. It does not work on '1', '2', or '3'. I read a similar question that recommending checking the blower motor resistor.

Where is the blower motor resistor located, and how accessible is it for someone who hasn't worked on a car since I had a 1973 Dodge Coronet?
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Tuesday, December 29th, 2020 AT 1:42 PM (Merged)
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Blower motor resistor is located behind the glove box see item no. C-15


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_blower_resistor_14.jpg

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Tuesday, December 29th, 2020 AT 1:42 PM (Merged)
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Where is the blower motor resistor located
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Tuesday, December 29th, 2020 AT 1:42 PM (Merged)
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Here you go Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_blower_motor_resistor_11.jpg

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Tuesday, December 29th, 2020 AT 1:42 PM (Merged)
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I took my car to a mechanic because my car was blowing hot air, even when the fan was turned "off". He told me that the "switch that switched from hot to cold was stuck on hot". I assumed he was referring to the blower motor resistor switch. I'm wondering if I replace the blower motor resistor if it'll fix the problem, or if there is another part that I should replace instead. I'm not having trouble with the fan speeds, just the hot and cold. The AC compressor is fully charged.
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Tuesday, December 29th, 2020 AT 1:42 PM (Merged)
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The blower motor resister is only responsible for fan speed. It wouldn't cause this type of a problem. Since you are always getting heat, it sounds like the blend air door may be stuck. It opens and closes based on if you want heat or AC. If stuck in the wrong position, you will always get heat.
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Tuesday, December 29th, 2020 AT 1:42 PM (Merged)
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I need instructions for changing out a blower resistor.
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Tuesday, December 29th, 2020 AT 1:43 PM (Merged)
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Air Conditioning problem
2000 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 114000 miles

It is simple there are 2 bolts holding it in just remove them and carefully pull it out.

It is located under passenger dash near blower motor. Connection looks like this.....


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/188069_99cirrusblomotrresist_2.jpg

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Tuesday, December 29th, 2020 AT 1:43 PM (Merged)
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DANNY L
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Hello, I'm Danny.

I've added a few picture steps below showing blower motor and resistor location as well as how to remove the assembly for you Sebring. Hope this helps and thanks again for using 2CarPros.
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Tuesday, December 29th, 2020 AT 3:14 PM

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