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Old Dec 6, 2013 | 03:10 PM
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So today is the first day that we had a good bit of ice and snow and when I went out and started my jeep my heat wouldn't work. This is the first time I've ever had any problems out of it other than the squealing it makes when its on. I can feel a little bit if heat come out if the vents and it will change when I change the settings but it just wont blow out. Any thoughts?
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Old Dec 6, 2013 | 03:12 PM
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If it's not blowing then either your blower motor is bad or you have an electrical issue.

Will it blow on the highest setting?

What year is your jeep?
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Old Dec 6, 2013 | 03:22 PM
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No it just will not blow at all. Its a 95. It worked after I punched the dash but now it wont work at all. I've had it fir 3 months and this is the first time its not worked right
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Old Dec 7, 2013 | 05:32 AM
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Is there a way to test the motor to find out for sure if that's what's bad?
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Old Dec 7, 2013 | 04:26 PM
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Did u check the fuse and ground connections?


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refresh connections before replacing components.
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Old Dec 7, 2013 | 04:26 PM
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Oh yea. I m not sure if its same in 1995 but there may be a relay behind your glove compartment. You could also check if its working.
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Old Dec 7, 2013 | 09:12 PM
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No I have not had time. Tomorrow il put it in the garage and check it out. My wife hit the dash and made it go to the medium setting for a wile and then back to nothing. Im beginning to think some wires have come loose on the controls
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Old Dec 8, 2013 | 08:08 AM
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So I pulled the faceplate off the dash today and found this

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Guess its time to replace the control switch and some wiring.
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Old Dec 8, 2013 | 09:53 AM
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Wow never seen it like that.
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Old Dec 8, 2013 | 05:51 PM
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Replaced the control switch now it only works on high.
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Old Dec 8, 2013 | 06:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Red33
Replaced the control switch now it only works on high.
Check your thermal fuse. It's under the passenger dash board. I just replaced it on my xj couple weeks ago
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Old Dec 8, 2013 | 06:49 PM
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Originally Posted by XJwonders

Check your thermal fuse. It's under the passenger dash board. I just replaced it on my xj couple weeks ago
is that the same as the blower motor resistor?
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Old Dec 8, 2013 | 07:44 PM
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Sorry yes that's the one
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Old Dec 8, 2013 | 07:48 PM
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Well I guess that will be the next thing replaced
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Old Dec 8, 2013 | 08:05 PM
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Let us know how it went
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