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Basically, Dodge has a defective wiring harness that is the crux of
the problem. It causes the connectors to melt and burn up. I'm
actually suprised this wasn't a recall.
Anyway, this is my "third" attempt to correct this problem once and
for all. I have already re-wired the effected connector, replaced
the blower relay (3) times, and (1) blower motor.
This time around the issue is 100% the blower motor, itself. Making
a really loud noise when running and smells like it is burning up.
No doubt the last time I replaced this motor, the replacement part
was made in China.
I managed to find a new genuine Dodge blower motor for the Durango on Amazon and am going to install it this weekend. Fortunately, it
isn't a difficult repair, just awkward since you have to work upside
down on your back.
Then I hope we are done with Durango issues for awhile.
Just where do they mount that blower motor relay. I find that the blower motor relay in my Silverado is a little discolored but no melting to
speak of. The control switch is on the dash, but the actual relay and
motor speed resistor pak is under the dash next to the blower motor. It's in a little vented box (next to the cabin filter housing) which I think helps to keep it cool. Mine is 11 years old and no issues yet.
Check the amperage load on that motor in each speed range. Too much of a load will create a lot of heat that the relay and resister pak has to handle.
As it turned out, the blower motor was full of leaves that the first
filter had stopped, but they were also the cause of the motor noise and what seemed to be an 'imbalance' of the squirel-cage fan. I can now use
the blower at full speed and it is like new again.
As it turned out, the blower motor was full of leaves that the first
filter had stopped, but they were also the cause of the motor noise
and what seemed to be an 'imbalance' of the squirel-cage fan. I can
now use the blower at full speed and it is like new again.
Yes, fortunately many blower motors are not too difficult to remove. Getting leaves in there would certainly be an annoying noise. :)
Oddly, the Durango doesn't have a filter. I'm not sure if the Monte
Carlo does or not, but if it does, I have never replaced it. Will
have to look into that.
It sounded like the old playing card in the spokes trick we did when I
was a kid.
I forget what year your Monte is, but I did find a listing for 2001
Monte', they cost about $10...a search for Durangos finds a lot of people asking about cabin filters, but nothing specific shows up.
It sounded like the old playing card in the spokes trick we did when
I was a kid.
:) I did that, too.
I can imagine it would sound just like that. The blower motors have
that same type of style that would make that noise if something was
stuck in there.
I forget what year your Monte is, but I did find a listing for 2001
Monte', they cost about $10...a search for Durangos finds a lot of
people asking about cabin filters, but nothing specific shows up.
It is a 2002 Monte Carlo LS. I will have to search to find where
they are located in the Monte. I never replaced mine.
I remember reading somewhere that the Durangos don't have a cabin air filter. Lots of people ask, but I seem to remember someone saying
they don't have one.
I saw that on several Durango blogs...not sure if anyone ever figured out if they have them.
I saw that on several Durango blogs...not sure if anyone ever
figured out if they have them.
From everything I have read/seen, they don't have them.
I did locate where the Monte Carlo cabin air filter is located. You
have to raise the hood, wipers, and remove a few screws on the cover between the engine firewall and windsield. Basically, it is under
that plastic cover.
I would imagine mine is really dirty. Will have to check it.
Sounds like where the heater in my 95 Z28 was located. Truely a 90 minute R&R of the heater radiator.
Take a shop vac with you to clean out the airbox...
Sounds like where the heater in my 95 Z28 was located. Truely a 90
minute R&R of the heater radiator.
Yes, years ago I replaced a heater core in my old 1985 Camaro. It
took me most of the afternoon to get to it. Had pull most of the
dash on the passenger side apart and then reach down behind the dash
to get it out. Not a fun job.
Take a shop vac with you to clean out the airbox...
Good idea.
Sounds like they designed the 4th gen Camaro heater core replacement with ease in mind.
Sounds like they designed the 4th gen Camaro heater core replacement
with ease in mind.
Yes, probably after many mechanics complained.. :)
Sort of like how GM added an access panel to many later model
vehicles to access the fuel pump without dropping the tank.
I am thankful that my Monte Carlo has that access panel for when I go
to tackle that job eventually.