1997 Dodge Dakota Blower motor quits

1997 DODGE DAKOTA
247,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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PORCUPINE
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My blower motor won't run at all when the truck is first started and won't start running till you hit a bump

Then when it cools down after shutting the truck off it all happens again
Oct 27, 2008 at 6:54 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi:
If it doesn't start intil you hit a bump, you have a loose connection or a broken wire. The first thing I would look at is the blower motor resistor. I believe it's located on the passanger side firewall of the engine compartment. Several wires in a plug will be connected to ther resister. Often times, from heat the plug gets so hot it starts to melt causing a poor connection.

Let me know if this helps.

Joe
Oct 28, 2008 at 10:32 AM
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