2000 XJ Blower motor resistor failed again
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Year: 2000
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2000 XJ Blower motor resistor failed again
Just wondering everyone's opinion on something.
About 3 weeks ago I replaced my blower motor resistor because I lost the medium 2 speed. The new resistor worked great until a couple of days ago when I lost the medium 2 speed setting again.
I used a new resistor from the parts store, the brand was BWD.
Is it sheer coincidence that the second resistor failed just like the first one in only 3 weeks? Could something else be causing it to fail?
Should I opt for the more expensive Mopar resistor this time around?
Thoughts?
About 3 weeks ago I replaced my blower motor resistor because I lost the medium 2 speed. The new resistor worked great until a couple of days ago when I lost the medium 2 speed setting again.
I used a new resistor from the parts store, the brand was BWD.
Is it sheer coincidence that the second resistor failed just like the first one in only 3 weeks? Could something else be causing it to fail?
Should I opt for the more expensive Mopar resistor this time around?
Thoughts?
Last edited by Flowpro; 03-20-2014 at 05:38 PM.
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The resistor requires an airflow to cool the hot element. So if either the fan provides insufficient airflow or more likely you have a blockage, then the resistor will fail to prevent a fire. Rodents are known to get into the ducts and build nest. Be sure to check, you'll need to remove the fan.
I've had baby ground squirrels fall out when I removed the fan on my Tundra, just grass on the XJ.
I've had baby ground squirrels fall out when I removed the fan on my Tundra, just grass on the XJ.
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