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#150 of 199 2006 Grand Caravan blower fixed easily by badgerfan

May 04, 2010 (10:02 am)

The front blower for heater/air conditioner stopped working on all speeds. I surmised it was the resistor pack unit mounted behind the glove box, as others have mentioned.
 
I first unplugged the two connectors to this unit and removed it, then temporarily connected battery to the blower terminals to make sure the blower motor worked, which it did. I decided to buy a new resitor pack, and I installed the new one right in the Dodge dealers lot, so I could check that this was indeed the problem. After installation, blower worked properly on all speeds. Cost $17.14 pus sales tax. Dealer gave me a discounted price, maybe because original only lasted 4 years New unit is completely redesigned from the old one, but it mounts and connectors plug in same as old one. I am assuming this was redesigned because of premature failures in the old design. Replacement part number 68029175AA 019D.

#151 of 199 A/C Compressor Fix - Worth It? by bernergirl1

May 27, 2010 (6:09 am)

I have an '07 T&C Touring - bought in '08 w/ low miles. After two years, we still only have 54K miles on it, but starting to pay for problems. My A/C went out last week and when I took it to the shop, he diagnosed and said there's a leak in the rear air compressor (by back spare wheel well area). Said this is a common place for T&C leaks / cracks to happen. I was told this is about a $600 part (Plus labor to fix), so I left the shop paying $100 for the diagnosis and did NOT fix the air. It's heating up in the Ohio area and I don't want to spend the summer with no AIR.
 
Here's my question....I've had two other T&C's before this one (a 2001 and 2006 - both company cars, so I didn't pay for any problems) and I LOVE these vans. But...not sure I'm ready to keep dumping money into it AND make a $300 car payment every month. I recently put about $400 it for front brakes, and now the auto lock mechanism on the sliding door isn't working (another $200 to fix), it is pulling to the right and I'm gonna need new tires soon. Plus...the $700+AIR fix I haven't made yet.
 
I'm wondering if I should cut my losses and trade the van in right now and get something newer w/ a warranty. If I'm gonna make a monthly payment anyway - it should be for something I don't have to dump money into...right? Any opinions or insights are welcome - any similar experience? Is it worth it to keep it?

#152 of 199 Re: A/C Compressor Fix - Worth It? [bernergirl1] by srs_49

May 27, 2010 (7:12 am)

Replying to: bernergirl1 (May 27, 2010 6:09 am)
Well, we have 64K miles on a 2007 DGC - sister of your van, and have only had to put front brake pads on it. The passenger side power windows stopped working for a while, but I took the door apart and fixed that for only a couple of dollars for some lubricant. Those have been the only things repaired.
 
I thought Chrysler extended the warranty for the A/C lines to the rear unit. Seems to me I got a letter from Dodge to that effect, but don't have the info with me.

#153 of 199 Re: A/C Compressor Fix - Worth It? [bernergirl1] by badgerfan

May 31, 2010 (8:21 am)

Replying to: bernergirl1 (May 27, 2010 6:09 am)
There is an extended warranty in effect for 2006 and 2007 Dodge and Chrysler minivans which extends the warranty to 7 years and 70000 miles for the rear air conditioning evaporator. We received this notification by mail on November 29, 2009. You might want to check with a Chrysler/Dodge dealer to see if your leak is covered.

#154 of 199 96 dodge caravan a/c blower inop by espods

Jun 08, 2010 (5:45 pm)

my 96 dodge caravan 3.8 a/c and heat blower is in op. both fuses are good 40 amp and 10 amp. blower switch ohms out ok. blower motor is good.
i have no power to the fuses or control switch or at blower motor. relay location ? please help

#155 of 199 Re: 2003 Chrysler town & country van heater blows cold air when idling [memains] by bvp1

Jun 11, 2010 (9:06 pm)

Replying to: memains (Nov 17, 2009 9:07 pm)
Any chance you still have your letter? I recieved the same letter. (I had already fixed that problem) I have still not recieved the reimbursement check and don;t know the contact info. Like an idiot I send the letter in and didn't keep a copy for my records. I just sent the bill. HELP!

#156 of 199 Re: 2003 Chrysler town & country van heater blows cold air when idling [bvp1] by dustbuckets

Jun 16, 2010 (10:46 am)

Replying to: bvp1 (Jun 11, 2010 9:06 pm)
I too would be very interested in seeing this letter. Our 2006 with only 39,900 miles made a loud hissing sound and the A/C quit, so we took it in too, of course be told it wasn't covered. The service manager told me to write Chrysler to see if we could get reimbursed under the Warranty Extension referred to here, but the first two people I have talked to so far have denied my claim.
 
So, I am escalating to find out why our 2006 vin is excluded from the list when the part numbers for the parts replaced are identical to those 2006's that are covered. if anyone has some helpful information, I would be greatful!

#157 of 199 Re: 2003 Chrysler town & country van heater blows cold air when idling [dustbuckets] by badgerfan

Jun 17, 2010 (10:31 am)

Replying to: dustbuckets (Jun 16, 2010 10:46 am)
The letter I received I referred to in post 153 states that the extended warranty applies only to 2006 and 2007 Caravan, Grand Caravan and Town & Country minivans. It does not mention any exclusions except that the extended warranty does not cover other A-C parts. It applies only to the rear evaporator. If some other component failed, then this extended warranty would not apply. There is a phone number listed for if you have an issue your dealer is unable to resolve. It is 1-800-992-1997.
 
They also will cover if you already paid to have it repaired, in which case you send your original receipts and/or other adequate proof of payment to the following address for reimbursement:
 
Chrysler Customer Assistance Center
PO Box 21-8004
Auburn Hills, MI 48321-8004

#158 of 199 Re: 2003 Chrysler town & country van heater blows cold air when idling [badgerfan] by dustbuckets

Jun 25, 2010 (12:16 pm)

Replying to: badgerfan (Jun 17, 2010 10:31 am)
So, does anyone have a suggestion of where I can lodge a complaint with Chrysler? I have been through three case managers and all say there is nothing they can do for me, the VIN on my 2006 Town & Country is excluded from the Rear Evaporator Warranty extension. They all three aggreed the part numbers are the same and the year is the same, but deny my claim.
 
All three refused to give me an avenue to escalate my claim, stating their decision is final and there is no one above them.

#159 of 199 Re: 2003 Chrysler town & country van heater blows cold air when idling [dustbuckets] by badgerfan

Jun 28, 2010 (3:34 pm)

Replying to: dustbuckets (Jun 25, 2010 12:16 pm)
Other than calling the customer service number listed, I don't know what else you can do other than getting a lawyer involved.
 
 I don't understand why they are denying your claim, since my letter stated it covered 2006 and 2007 model years. If they never fixed the problem in 2006, and still had problems in 2007, then it would seem to me that all 2006 model year product would be covered.

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