03 Durango: Replacing Blower Motor Resistor Block

appleorchard · #1 07-07-2006, 11:54 AM

Hello,
I have an 03 Durango with the infamous "blower only runs on high" problem.

After reading this forum, and seeing the info at http://www.gtrippleb.com/auto/durang...r_resistor.htm , I've decided to pick up the part and try replacing it myself (only $13!)

Has anyone done this on an 03 Durango, and if so, any pointers? The images in the link above are for a 2001, so I'm not 100% clear if it's still applicable to the 03.

Thanks!
J

Air757 · #2 07-07-2006, 02:16 PM

it looks that this pic might help me .. My 2003 Durango climate control only works in High,, I read another posting by "KD" with the same problem .. I am going to try to replace it this weekend,, Thanks for info.

Kensai · #3 07-07-2006, 04:35 PM

The resistor location should the same on all 2001-2003 models as they have the new revised climate control dash layouts.

Air757 · #4 07-07-2006, 04:47 PM

ok thanks i'll check it out .

appleorchard · #5 07-10-2006, 12:18 PM

Ok, that was pathetically easy to replace.

The resistor is mounted vertically beneath the passenger console...it was a little trick to dismount/remount, but overall it only took 10 minutes (including backing out and pulling back in to the garage!

I spoke with a buddy who had this done at the dealer...cost him over $175. He was rather disgruntled when I showed him the quick-fix.

Air757 · #6 07-11-2006, 09:07 PM

Replaced the resistor works great.. Here is the new part # for 2003 Durango resistor block 5174618AA. Thanks for the info.