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#126 of 195 amperage - not voltage [terrys2] by bpeebles Sep 16, 2008 (5:07 pm)
Replying to: terrys2 (Sep 16, 2008 2:36 pm) I agree with everything terrys2 said above. (I have a degree in electronics) Soldering is the ONLY way to guarantee long-lasting electrical repair. (Crimps are for whimps. LOL)   Within a week of purchasing my Dakota brand-new. I pulled off EVERY ground connection I could find under the hood and SOLDERD the wire to the sta-kon. I also filed the paint from under the connection to get the very best ground-connection.   Whatever you do - DO NOT reuse that old connector. The overheating has changed the spring-rate on the internal connectors and also coated them with non-conductive copper-oxide.   A new connector plugged into shiny-clean resistor-connector will resolve your problem. If you REALLY want a long-lasting repair.... stop by RadioShack and pick up deoxIT
#127 of 195 by wwizardone Sep 17, 2008 (12:07 pm)
Those r good ideas. I have already put in a new connector the last time this happened and new wires that came with the kit. which r a heavier guage wire than what was on the truck org. I have soldered all the wires when i installed them. But the problem still occurs so i am left to believe that there is a higher amp than should be but not sure what is causing it. thank you......... Replies to this message: bpeebles (Sep 18, 2008 5:38 pm) dustyk (Sep 20, 2008 10:40 pm)
#128 of 195 blower motor resistors [wwizardone] by bpeebles Sep 18, 2008 (5:38 pm)
Replying to: wwizardone (Sep 17, 2008 12:07 pm) OK - then there is only a couple other reasons you are encountering burned-up resistors - follow me for a moment...   Lets review... the resistors are mounted INSIDE the air-plenum where the fan is supposed to be constantly blowing air over it (keeping it cool) Note that there is no way to turn OFF the fan completely per federal law of constant airflow thru all automobiles.   If there is an obstruction in the air-plenum, then the reduced airflow may cause the resistors to overheat.   Also - If the blower motor itself has a problem (like the bearings starting to get stiff) then the blower motor will draw more current AND blow less air. These 2 things added together can easilly burn out the resistors.
#129 of 195 Re: [wwizardone] by dustyk Sep 20, 2008 (10:40 pm)
Replying to: wwizardone (Sep 17, 2008 12:07 pm) It is possible that the blower motor is drawing too much current.   If you used the Chrysler kit, the wires should be orange. Are any of the wires indicating that the insulation is overheating, i.e: turning dark brown?   If so, which pins?   Regards, Dusty
#130 of 195 Low Engine Temp-No Heat by moquelvog Oct 28, 2008 (7:13 pm)
I am having a problem getting my 97 Dakota to get up to a normal running temp when it's cold out. Because of this, I can't get any hot air out of my heater. (I think... heater runs fine when temp gets above 140 or so.) But I can't get the engine to run hotter than the 130 the gauge sits on. I have tried warming the truck for 10-15 mins, and it works, but as soon as I get on the road, temp goes down and so does my heater. Any suggestions?   Omen
#131 of 195 Low Engine Temp-No Heat by ronslakie1 Oct 29, 2008 (3:28 am)
My experience is that this type problem is usually resolved by replacing the thermostat but be sure you get the right one.
#132 of 195 Re: Dodge Dakota A/C Problems [kpfegan] by 98dakota Nov 25, 2008 (9:06 pm)
Replying to: kpfegan (Jan 18, 2008 2:52 pm) 1998 dakota 4cyl does anyone know where i can find a diagram of the vacuum system? and what the pressures are ? mostly interested in the damper under the dash mine wont switch from the defroster.
#133 of 195 by cdhynson Nov 30, 2008 (6:59 am)
We have a 2001 Dakota Quad Cab and it has started allowing air to come through the air vents when the truck is moving. Although the fan switch is set to off, air still flows through the vents as the truck is traveling. I believe the recirculation door is a fault but I don't know how to access the door. I can hear the door flap open and close everytime we open and close the trucks doors. Called the local dealer and the qoute for repairing the door was 800. Don't have the money and believe I could fix it myself if I knew how to access the door. Any help in how to access the recirculation door would be great Replies to this message: dustyk (Dec 09, 2008 7:02 pm)
#134 of 195 dodge dakota climate control lights by simonds Dec 08, 2008 (8:28 pm)
just bought a 97 dakota 3.9 L. The issue is strange to me, when i open the door or set the remote lock, the lights on the climate control knobs come on instead of the dome light. I am also in the middle of troubleshooting the blower motor, the moter is fine (jumped from battery) so the issue is in the climate control knobs or the resistor block. didn't know if the lighting issue and the blower moter not getting power were related? Replies to this message: dustyk (Dec 09, 2008 7:07 pm)
#135 of 195 Re: [cdhynson] by dustyk Dec 09, 2008 (7:02 pm)
Replying to: cdhynson (Nov 30, 2008 6:59 am) You will have to remove the Heater Housing. Not a simple or easy job.   Regards, Dusty

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