Heater motor or resistor?
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Heater motor or resistor?
Ive got a 1998 dodge dakota 4x4 v6.
And the heater no longer blows air warm air comes up but very slow slower then the usual slowest setting.
Ive read online that it could be the resistor but that usually means at least one of the settings will work and non of them do no matter what setting or a/c
It first started going out awhile back were it would blow just fine then stop then randomly would blow back on.
In the last few weeks it completely stopped except one time when my friend accidentally kicked it and came back on for a little bit before it made like a wobbling sound before it stopped blowing again. everyonce in awhile if you hit it, it would make the wobble sound then come back on at half speed before stopping again
Any ideas? does this still sound like a resistor or possibly the fan itself being warped or something?
And the heater no longer blows air warm air comes up but very slow slower then the usual slowest setting.
Ive read online that it could be the resistor but that usually means at least one of the settings will work and non of them do no matter what setting or a/c
It first started going out awhile back were it would blow just fine then stop then randomly would blow back on.
In the last few weeks it completely stopped except one time when my friend accidentally kicked it and came back on for a little bit before it made like a wobbling sound before it stopped blowing again. everyonce in awhile if you hit it, it would make the wobble sound then come back on at half speed before stopping again
Any ideas? does this still sound like a resistor or possibly the fan itself being warped or something?
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If you don't have a multi-meter, you should plan to get one, but in the interim, you can disconnect the fan motor at the plug and connect it directly to 12 volts - if it runs, the next thing to look at is your resister. In my opinion, the testing is more foolproof with a multimeter as you can include the wiring and connectors in your backprobing.
If you'll be looking for a meter, I'd recommend getting one with manual settings and not an autoranging meter, they can be confusing for first time users. Also, look at getting some test leads with alligator clips and some straight pins. The straight pins are to stick through the insulation of wires so you can make contact without cutting back any insulation or searching for nonexistent connectors. A bit of "liquid tape" works well on any holes you poke into wiring.
If you'll be looking for a meter, I'd recommend getting one with manual settings and not an autoranging meter, they can be confusing for first time users. Also, look at getting some test leads with alligator clips and some straight pins. The straight pins are to stick through the insulation of wires so you can make contact without cutting back any insulation or searching for nonexistent connectors. A bit of "liquid tape" works well on any holes you poke into wiring.
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