A/C blower

Tiny
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A/C and heat blower stays on after car is shut off and key is removed. I replaced the blower resistor about a year ago.
Wednesday, August 22nd, 2018 AT 6:35 AM

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Tiny
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Good morning.

Try removing the blower relay and make sure the motor turns off.

The resistor is on the ground side of the circuit. There is power to the motor with the key on and the resistor and control head control the speeds.

Roy
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Wednesday, August 22nd, 2018 AT 8:22 AM
Tiny
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Is the relay under the hood?
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Wednesday, August 22nd, 2018 AT 9:30 AM
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No, behind the glove box

Roy

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1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Roll the glove box down from the instrument panel. Refer to Instrument Panel System for the procedures.

Fig.21 Blower Motor Relay Remove/Install
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3. Reach through the instrument panel glove box opening to locate the blower motor relay.
4. Unplug the blower motor relay from its wire harness connector.
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Wednesday, August 22nd, 2018 AT 11:54 AM
Tiny
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Is it under the glove compartment? Having trouble locating it. Where is it in regards to the blower motor
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Wednesday, August 22nd, 2018 AT 3:24 PM
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It is behind the glove box door.

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Wednesday, August 22nd, 2018 AT 3:34 PM
Tiny
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This is only thing behind door.
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Wednesday, August 22nd, 2018 AT 5:07 PM
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No picture attached.
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Thursday, August 23rd, 2018 AT 2:18 AM
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My picture will not load, but there is nothing behind the door.
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Thursday, August 23rd, 2018 AT 2:36 AM
Tiny
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See?
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Thursday, August 23rd, 2018 AT 2:40 AM
Tiny
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This one is a little better.
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Thursday, August 23rd, 2018 AT 2:41 AM
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Let me check again.

What is the production date on the drivers side door?

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Thursday, August 23rd, 2018 AT 2:45 AM
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2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee limited V8.
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Thursday, August 23rd, 2018 AT 2:53 AM
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Production date on the door?
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Thursday, August 23rd, 2018 AT 3:00 AM
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11/00.
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Thursday, August 23rd, 2018 AT 3:05 AM
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Okay, thanks.

There was a cut off date with wire diagrams.

The blower resistor is what controls the blower.

If it is shorted, it will keep the blower working.

This time, if you replace the resistor, replace the blower motor with it. The reason the resistors fail is high current draw from the motor.

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Thursday, August 23rd, 2018 AT 3:19 AM
Tiny
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So do I need to replace both? The blower resistor is less than a year old.
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Thursday, August 23rd, 2018 AT 3:24 AM
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Does not matter how old it is. If it is the issue, yes, I would replace both.

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Thursday, August 23rd, 2018 AT 3:25 AM
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Thank you, you have been very helpful.
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Thursday, August 23rd, 2018 AT 3:27 AM
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You are welcome. Glad to help.

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Thursday, August 23rd, 2018 AT 3:30 AM
Tiny
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Same vehicle just shut off while driving. Will not turn over. Any suggestions?
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Tuesday, September 4th, 2018 AT 4:36 AM

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