cherokee blower motor

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/showthrea...r+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

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trigger

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by 77k10

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/ph...motor+resistor

WrenchMonkey · 10-29-2009, 01:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by itbrokeagain

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by 77k10

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flxratd

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by jfiscus

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by 77k10

i banged on the motor with a hammer and it works now

Sweet! My kinda fix!

Robert

Coppertop · 11-05-2009, 06:07 PM

Can't beat that.....

What happened to ya last weekend??

Nick

10-23-2009, 01:51 PM	#1
77k10 Join Date: May 2008 Location: ft thomas Posts: 24	cherokee blower motor 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

10-23-2009, 02:21 PM	#2
Flxratd Retired Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hamilton/Ross Posts: 645	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. __________________ One of these days Zuk 2.0

10-23-2009, 02:42 PM	#3
Coppertop XJWHEELING Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Colerain Township Posts: 837	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/showthrea...r+motor&page=2 Good Luck Nick __________________ Just a 200 dollar cherokee that wouldn't start .. Ten years later same chrome grille ..

10-24-2009, 10:11 AM	#5
Coppertop XJWHEELING Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Colerain Township Posts: 837	I'm interested... Will give you a call. Nick __________________ Just a 200 dollar cherokee that wouldn't start .. Ten years later same chrome grille ..

10-29-2009, 10:23 AM	#14
Flxratd Retired Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hamilton/Ross Posts: 645	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. __________________ One of these days Zuk 2.0

10-23-2009, 08:53 PM	#4
77k10 Join Date: May 2008 Location: ft thomas Posts: 24	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!

10-24-2009, 07:05 PM	#6
Trigger Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Xenia, OH Posts: 281	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.

10-28-2009, 02:11 PM	#7
77k10 Join Date: May 2008 Location: ft thomas Posts: 24	mine wont blow at all....

10-28-2009, 03:49 PM	#10
Trigger Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Xenia, OH Posts: 281	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/ph...motor+resistor

10-29-2009, 10:10 AM	#12
77k10 Join Date: May 2008 Location: ft thomas Posts: 24	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

10-29-2009, 06:10 PM	#16
jfiscus Terrain Stomper Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Crittenden, KY Posts: 633	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...

10-30-2009, 12:59 AM	#17
WrenchMonkey Mechanical Animal - CORE Member - - Moderator - Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Beechmont Posts: 1,883	Oops, sorry... :o Robert __________________ DIRTY DEEDS, DONE DIRT CHEAP Whatever doesn't kill you makes you stranger

10-30-2009, 02:48 PM	#19
77k10 Join Date: May 2008 Location: ft thomas Posts: 24	its cool....

11-04-2009, 05:04 PM	#20
77k10 Join Date: May 2008 Location: ft thomas Posts: 24	i banged on the motor with a hammer and it works now

11-05-2009, 06:07 PM	#22
Coppertop XJWHEELING Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Colerain Township Posts: 837	Can't beat that..... What happened to ya last weekend?? Nick __________________ Just a 200 dollar cherokee that wouldn't start .. Ten years later same chrome grille ..