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77k10
10-23-2009, 01:51 PM
Anyone ever replace a blower motor in a newer cherokee.... i have a 2000 and the heat and air do not work.... was told the blower motor needs replaced. Any help would be appreciated
Flxratd
10-23-2009, 02:21 PM
it makes a difference if its a regular or grand. the grand is easy under the dash 3 screws unplug the connector and your good. if its a sport its under the hood and they (alldata) are saying that the a.c. will need to be evacuated to relocate the rec/dryer to give you room to remove the blower motor. if that is the case grab a test light and make sure you have power at the blower motor if not check the fuse then the blower resister. if anyone has done this and the a.c. does not have to be evacuated please chime in as i have not personally done this and am going by what alldata says.
Coppertop
10-23-2009, 02:42 PM
Sorry I'm not sure on the 2000..Just went and looked at my son's 99. Sure enough like Scott said the a/c receiver dryer is mounted in the way.. You may try and unbolt the mount and turn the dryer up to clear it.

I looked on NAXJA this was all I could find. Worth reading http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=1004449&highlight=2000+blower+motor&page=2

Good Luck

Nick
77k10
10-23-2009, 08:53 PM
my bad it is a xj...... that sucks... and if anyone wants to make some money replacing some ball joints give me a call at 859 250 9560.... not really able to do any work right now. thanks!
Coppertop
10-24-2009, 10:11 AM
I'm interested... Will give you a call.

Nick
Trigger
10-24-2009, 07:05 PM
Before you go and replace the motor, make sure it's not the speed control relay. I just had to replace mine because it would only blow on high.
77k10
10-28-2009, 02:11 PM
mine wont blow at all....
itbrokeagain
10-28-2009, 03:26 PM
Before you go and replace the motor, make sure it's not the speed control relay. I just had to replace mine because it would only blow on high.

Mine only blows on high also. How did you fix it?
itbrokeagain
10-28-2009, 03:27 PM
mine wont blow at all....

From what I understand, the relay is behind the glove box. The fuse panel is in the passenger kick panel
Trigger
10-28-2009, 03:49 PM
On my TJ, it was behind the glove box, held in by two screws. It's a pretty easy thing to switch out.

Here is a link from Rubicon Owners Forum. Again, this is for a TJ, but I figure it's similar on all other models. The resistor is about $20 at the dealer.

http://www.rubiconownersforum.com/phpbb3/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=11566&hilit=blower+motor+resistor
WrenchMonkey
10-29-2009, 01:04 AM
Mine only blows on high also. How did you fix it?

It's actually a resister pack.

On the early ones it's behind the passenger kick panel, below the glove box.

I won't swear it's the same on your 97+, but that's where I'd look first.

Robert
77k10
10-29-2009, 10:10 AM
i dont know who you are answering... could it be the relay on mine or resistor since its now blowing at all... i have a xj
Trigger
10-29-2009, 10:13 AM
i dont know who you are answering... could it be the relay on mine or resistor since its now blowing at all... i have a xj
I would at least start there. Normally, when the motor doesn't blow and it went away gradually, then it's probably that resistor pack.
Flxratd
10-29-2009, 10:23 AM
the resister is only used for the lower speeds if it doesnt work on high also which it straight thru 12 volts then you have a fuse or motor issue.
WrenchMonkey
10-29-2009, 10:57 AM
the resister is only used for the lower speeds if it doesnt work on high also which it straight thru 12 volts then you have a fuse or motor issue.

Exactly.

Tony said his worked on high, but not the other settings. That'd be the resistor.

Robert
jfiscus
10-29-2009, 06:10 PM
Before I pulled it out to replace it I'd touch 12v to it by unplugging it & makign a jumper wire.

I believe your thread has officially been hyjacked by someone else...
WrenchMonkey
10-30-2009, 12:59 AM
Oops, sorry... :o

Robert
itbrokeagain
10-30-2009, 11:52 AM
Before I pulled it out to replace it I'd touch 12v to it by unplugging it & makign a jumper wire.

I believe your thread has officially been hyjacked by someone else...

Yea sorry about that. Game on.......
77k10
10-30-2009, 02:48 PM
its cool....
77k10
11-04-2009, 05:04 PM
i banged on the motor with a hammer and it works now
WrenchMonkey
11-05-2009, 12:56 AM
i banged on the motor with a hammer and it works now

Sweet! My kinda fix!

:beers:

Robert
Coppertop
11-05-2009, 06:07 PM
Can't beat that.....:D

What happened to ya last weekend??

Nick