Durango Blower Motor Resistor Pack Harness Plug Melting

I think you'll need to replace the resistor pack. Melting leads means that too much current is flowing because the resistors can't handle the load.

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fat53tucson (May 17, 2009 9:13 pm)
- tidester (May 17, 2009 11:00 pm)
  - fat53tucson (May 18, 2009 8:55 am)

#5 of 12 Re: 2005 dodge durango [tidester] by fat53tucson

May 17, 2009 (9:13 pm)

Replying to: tidester (May 17, 2009 8:49 pm)

thanks for the info but i did replace with new resister fron the dealer and it started to get hot right away whats next.thanks

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tidester (May 17, 2009 11:00 pm)
- fat53tucson (May 18, 2009 8:55 am)

#6 of 12 Re: 2005 dodge durango [fat53tucson] by tidester

May 17, 2009 (11:00 pm)

Replying to: fat53tucson (May 17, 2009 9:13 pm)

My next step would be to check the fan motor itself. If you're lucky, it may just be crudded up and in need of a good cleaning. At worst, you may need to replace it due to damaged wiring, insulation or whatnot.

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fat53tucson (May 18, 2009 8:55 am)

#7 of 12 Re: 2005 dodge durango [tidester] by fat53tucson

May 18, 2009 (8:55 am)

Replying to: tidester (May 17, 2009 11:00 pm)

thanks a lot my sun in lay found the connection not locking to gether and the looseness my cause arking caussing heat build doesnt seem to be getting as hot ill look to see if fan is dirty or plugged ill try to keep in touch thanks brian.

#8 of 12 2006 SLT AC stopped cooling by skwrly

Jun 17, 2009 (6:49 am)

My 2006 SLT has about 40 k miles on it. While on a trip, AC suddenly went to ambient temperature in front and rear still was cooling. Since I was travelling, I stopped at a Firestone dealer (the only place in the area that said they did AC) and asked them to analyze. They said I need a new top line that was probably blocked and new compressor, but since I was in town only a day or two, they could not order it in time. I'm glad they could not do the fix as I was skeptical and it gave me time to do some research. I've seen other posts on this in this forum and I am still skeptical of the diagnosis, but have not seen a solution in this forum. One post hinted at a switch problem, another at an electrical problem and another a control module problem. I'm afraid of taking it to a dealer, especially given Dodge's current financial state. I don't mind doing some do it yourself, but this sounds like it could be a tricky problem to finally solve. I'm in the Pittsburgh area and I'm looking for a good AC service company. But does anyone have any confirmed diagnosis--blower works fine, rear has cool air, coolant gas pressure is good and full. Any thoughts would help. Thanks.

#9 of 12 2002 Durango with burned resistor connector by chendricks

Nov 20, 2010 (3:35 pm)

I have a 2002 Durango SLT and my blower motor resistor wiring harness connector just burned up. The Dealer wants $700 to fix it. I went to area junk yards to see if I could find and replace the part myself. I saw many Durangos with the connector and resistor already cut out. The staff all advised that they are a hot item that they can't keep in stock. Their view is that this frequent problem is the result of a design flaw that should have been the subject of a recall. They also suggested I try Ebay. Has Dodge taken a position on this problem? I would appreciate any other advice available.

#10 of 12 Re: Durango Blower moter Resister Pack Harness plug Melting [dadmancpu1] by harmon44

Jan 21, 2011 (5:02 pm)

Replying to: dadmancpu1 (Jul 17, 2008 8:12 pm)

I went To other websites and read where the blower motor was drawing to much power causing connector to over heat I too bought factory connector have so many wires don't know which wires to use please help

#11 of 12 wolfman561 by wolfman561

Apr 19, 2011 (2:29 pm)

Iv been having the same problems with my 2003 durango I have went threw 4 motors 4 resisters and 2 wire harnesses now dodge jist told me that there was a desinge flaw in the wireharness so they sold me a new one for 2008 model and said its been redesinged so how do you rewire it because it did not come with any dieagrams and the wires are not hooked to the plugwhere can i get instructions or help cause dodge was no help they thought it was funny that iv spent hundreds of dollars witch did not seem funny at all please help if you can burning up in florida.

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jeepfun (Mar 18, 2013 2:21 pm)

#12 of 12 Re: wolfman561 [wolfman561] by jeepfun

Mar 18, 2013 (2:21 pm)

Replying to: wolfman561 (Apr 19, 2011 2:29 pm)

Please, Please tell me what you did to fix this problem. I feel like I'm burning money buying parts just trying to get the blower to work! Thanks for your help!

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