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Every one I know of only had the 99-03 version.
All in all, it wasn’t a difficult fix once I really dug in to it.
Possibly another blower motor resistor thread
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Every one I know of only had the 99-03 version.
All in all, it wasn’t a difficult fix once I really dug in to it.
I have the same 2000 model, and only works on 3, replacing resistor under glove box tomorrow. I'll report back.
OP
Thank you! I’ll be interested in seeing if it works
If it only moves air on 1 speed setting, my money’s on the switch.
When the resistors have gone bad in the past, it would blow on all speeds, just that the fan speed didn’t change.
All it took to fix my switch was pulling the center stack bezel off, pull the 4 (I think) screws holding the HVAC controller on, pop the knob off (do this gingerly as they like to disintegrate), pull the 2 screws that hold he switch in the controller module, sand the 2 copper contact surfaces, make sure you’ve got good contact, and then put it all back together.
Sounds way worse than it actually is.
Wondering what your outcome was with replacing the resistor @RedrumRH ? With it being -25 without the windchill this morning, my heat has become more of a priority and haven’t tried replacing the switch yet.
My 06 TJ with a/c had a bad fan selector switch. I first replaced the resistor thinking it was it, but it wasn't. I almost spent $250 for a whole new fan control section and to top it off the panel changed on 05-06 models prior to those years for later models you can find tons and tons for cheap between $50-$100 new even generic ones from Autozone but nothing on 05-06 years. I believe the connections to the switches changed on the back. I luckly found a new oem mopar fan unit on Ebay for $50 but for non a/c models i thought to give it a shot and hope i could swap just the fan switch because all the info i found people posting said for my year i had to replace the whole darn unit. So i took my chances and ordered it and bam! I was able to swap the fan switch only worked like a charm! For $50 bucks and i now have extra knobs and a panel if mine breaks
Problem was a shorted fan selector switch that melted.
Problem was a shorted fan selector switch that melted.
What an ordeal
My 06 TJ with a/c had a bad fan selector switch. I first replaced the resistor thinking it was it, but it wasn't. I almost spent $250 for a whole new fan control section and to top it off the panel changed on 05-06 models prior to those years for later models you can find tons and tons for cheap between $50-$100 new even generic ones from Autozone but nothing on 05-06 years. I believe the connections to the switches changed on the back. I luckly found a new oem mopar fan unit on Ebay for $50 but for non a/c models i thought to give it a shot and hope i could swap just the fan switch because all the info i found people posting said for my year i had to replace the whole darn unit. So i took my chances and ordered it and bam! I was able to swap the fan switch only worked like a charm! For $50 bucks and i now have extra knobs and a panel if mine breaks
Problem was a shorted fan selector switch that melted.
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What an ordeal! Thank you for sharing. I’m going to keep reading up in hopes to learn from others
It has been working on fan position 3 for the last few months, not all that worried about replacing because position 3 works! But finally .... I installed it, finally, and now it works on 1 and 3 fan positions. So not fixed but I picked up position 1!! I will see what the forum archives may have for me.
UPDATE: Just ordered this fan switch, looks very easy to replace. $27 Mopar brand. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004TC6USQ/?tag=wranglerorg-20
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I changed out the fan switch, now all 4 fan positions work. Success!!!
Great! Thanks for the update. Looks like that’s my best bet.
So I got my replacement switch. You say it’s easy to replace but I’m not extremely mechanical. Do you think I can change it myself.? Daves working tonight and I want to try but don’t want to f it up. Should I attempt? When I read your instructions I’m already lost when you say remove the center bezel? Not a good start.
OP
Dcook65
TJ Enthusiast
Reading with interest. Hope I am no highjacking. My third speed on my blower doesn’t work. Should I change the resistor first or switch?
WDE
TJ Enthusiast
You may also want to consider changing out the blower motor itself. As it ages and wears, it pulls more current which causes melted connections on the switch panel and other issues.
OP
Doesn’t work as in no air at all or does it blow, but not at the right speed?
The first is usually a bad switch, the second is a bad resistor (at least in my experience).
Dcook65
TJ Enthusiast
OP
Then yeah, probably the switch.
You MAY be able to repair rather than replace if you’re lucky and fairly mechanically inclined
Dcook65
TJ Enthusiast
My boyfriend is mechanically inclined. How would he repair it? Or now that I have the part just install it? I might try tackling it tonight. If I get stuck I might message you. Thanks for the offer!
mgroeger
TJ Enthusiast
Well I guess I will chime in since this problem seems to be contagious. I have an '04 LJ and when I bought the Jeep fan speed 1 didn't work but the others did just as they should.
Today 2 and 3 stopped working meaning the only speed I have that works is 4. Should I start with the switch or resistor? If the resistor could you please tell me where it is located. If the switch am I one of the ones who is screwed and needs to buy the whole panel?
Today 2 and 3 stopped working meaning the only speed I have that works is 4. Should I start with the switch or resistor? If the resistor could you please tell me where it is located. If the switch am I one of the ones who is screwed and needs to buy the whole panel?