Thanks. I pulled the resistor this morning and there was no doubt
that it was dead. One connection inside was completely corroded away.
There must have been just enough 'meat' to make the connection until
yesterday. I was able to move that leg of the coil to an area that
was solid and had connection and all speeds on the blower, so it's
off to the dealer to get a replacement.
Nothing to update on the odd squealing noise yet. I did follow Ken's
advice and clean the glaze off the water pump and idler pulleys and
check the washer on the tensioner bolt. The noise has not returned --
so far -- and there was one almost 200 mile trip split between
highway and city driving. So, that may have solved it.
John
'95 Dakota 4x2 3.9 automatic
At 09:25 PM 1/31/2007, you wrote:
>Blower motor resistor on those trucks is located on the passenger
>side of the firewall in the engine compartment. A little
>rectangular plug, that pushes over the resistor terminals. Don't
>call it dead just yet. they are not protected from the elements, and
>the terminals tend to corrode causing the fan speeds to cut
>out. however since you say you lost all but high at once, it might
>be the resistor is fried. There are two hex head sheet metal screws
>that hold it in place - remove the plug carefully - might want a
>shot of WD-40 on there to help get it off easy. If its corroded its
>going to be a little cranky to remove.
>
>Try cleaning up the contacts on the resistor. A little fine grit
>sand paper or emery cloth works. Plug it back together and give it
>another try.
>
>If not, needs to be replaced
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