2000 Wrangler Heater/Air conditioning blower fan not working
 

Any ideas on the following. For the heat/air conditioning fan on 2000
Wrangler, the knob that controls the fan or air blower does not work
activate the air, although once or twice it did work, then stopped.
This happened a couple of years ago and local garage replaced some kind
of part that cost about $150.00. (Can't find receipt). I am thinking it
is simpler than that and that it is the back of the actual knob itself
that is loose or not functioning. Anyone know how to take off the
section of the dashboard that gives access, what to look for, and any
ideas as to what that part would be that was replaced the first time.
(Right now, the system produces heat, but just won't blow it out, so
you have to wait a while to get warm, not to mention defrosting
problems likely soon).

Re: 2000 Wrangler Heater/Air conditioning blower fan not working
 

doylexus@yahoo.com wrote:
Anyone know how to take off the
> section of the dashboard that gives access,

I undid and re-installed my entire dash just so the mechanics could
change my Heater Core last month. To get to the back of your heat
guages is quite simple - unclip your top 'grill' like dash piece and
you'll see 6-8 screws. Also under the center unit of the dash you'll
see more of these screws. If you are checking further (i.e. the fan
itself) I suggest you have someone else do it it took me 2 hours just
to remove and with the passenger air bag its a real pain.

Re: 2000 Wrangler Heater/Air conditioning blower fan not working
 

doylexus@yahoo.com wrote:
Anyone know how to take off the
> section of the dashboard that gives access,

I undid and re-installed my entire dash just so the mechanics could
change my Heater Core last month. To get to the back of your heat
guages is quite simple - unclip your top 'grill' like dash piece and
you'll see 6-8 screws. Also under the center unit of the dash you'll
see more of these screws. If you are checking further (i.e. the fan
itself) I suggest you have someone else do it it took me 2 hours just
to remove and with the passenger air bag its a real pain.

Re: 2000 Wrangler Heater/Air conditioning blower fan not working
 

doylexus@yahoo.com wrote:
Anyone know how to take off the
> section of the dashboard that gives access,

I undid and re-installed my entire dash just so the mechanics could
change my Heater Core last month. To get to the back of your heat
guages is quite simple - unclip your top 'grill' like dash piece and
you'll see 6-8 screws. Also under the center unit of the dash you'll
see more of these screws. If you are checking further (i.e. the fan
itself) I suggest you have someone else do it it took me 2 hours just
to remove and with the passenger air bag its a real pain.

Re: 2000 Wrangler Heater/Air conditioning blower fan not working
 

There are a bunch of defective TJ switches out there. The switch can be
obtained by itself for about $15.00, no need to spend $150 on the whole
cluster....

The center bezel with the heater controls just has a few screws holding
it in.

There is another issue with some, a bad dash ground. Here is a recall
notice about that for the 99's:

Recall 99V117000: Instrument Panel Ground Screws Loose

The left side and right side instrument panel wiring ground attachment
screws could loosen over time. If the left side screw loosens, the
instrument panel gauges may not function when the headlamps are turned
on. If the right side screw loosens, the defroster blower motor may
not function.

Dealers will remove the ground screws, drill a new pilot hole adjacent
to the original hole, and the screws will be reinstalled in the new
holes.

Owner notification began May 31, 1999. Owners who take their vehicles
to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not
receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact
Chrysler at 1-800-992-1997. Also contact the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT
(1-888-327-4236).
--------------------------------------------------------------------

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)


"doylexus@yahoo.com" wrote:
>
> Any ideas on the following. For the heat/air conditioning fan on 2000
> Wrangler, the knob that controls the fan or air blower does not work
> activate the air, although once or twice it did work, then stopped.
> This happened a couple of years ago and local garage replaced some kind
> of part that cost about $150.00. (Can't find receipt). I am thinking it
> is simpler than that and that it is the back of the actual knob itself
> that is loose or not functioning. Anyone know how to take off the
> section of the dashboard that gives access, what to look for, and any
> ideas as to what that part would be that was replaced the first time.
> (Right now, the system produces heat, but just won't blow it out, so
> you have to wait a while to get warm, not to mention defrosting
> problems likely soon).

Re: 2000 Wrangler Heater/Air conditioning blower fan not working
 

There are a bunch of defective TJ switches out there. The switch can be
obtained by itself for about $15.00, no need to spend $150 on the whole
cluster....

The center bezel with the heater controls just has a few screws holding
it in.

There is another issue with some, a bad dash ground. Here is a recall
notice about that for the 99's:

Recall 99V117000: Instrument Panel Ground Screws Loose

The left side and right side instrument panel wiring ground attachment
screws could loosen over time. If the left side screw loosens, the
instrument panel gauges may not function when the headlamps are turned
on. If the right side screw loosens, the defroster blower motor may
not function.

Dealers will remove the ground screws, drill a new pilot hole adjacent
to the original hole, and the screws will be reinstalled in the new
holes.

Owner notification began May 31, 1999. Owners who take their vehicles
to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not
receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact
Chrysler at 1-800-992-1997. Also contact the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT
(1-888-327-4236).
--------------------------------------------------------------------

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)


"doylexus@yahoo.com" wrote:
>
> Any ideas on the following. For the heat/air conditioning fan on 2000
> Wrangler, the knob that controls the fan or air blower does not work
> activate the air, although once or twice it did work, then stopped.
> This happened a couple of years ago and local garage replaced some kind
> of part that cost about $150.00. (Can't find receipt). I am thinking it
> is simpler than that and that it is the back of the actual knob itself
> that is loose or not functioning. Anyone know how to take off the
> section of the dashboard that gives access, what to look for, and any
> ideas as to what that part would be that was replaced the first time.
> (Right now, the system produces heat, but just won't blow it out, so
> you have to wait a while to get warm, not to mention defrosting
> problems likely soon).

Re: 2000 Wrangler Heater/Air conditioning blower fan not working
 

There are a bunch of defective TJ switches out there. The switch can be
obtained by itself for about $15.00, no need to spend $150 on the whole
cluster....

The center bezel with the heater controls just has a few screws holding
it in.

There is another issue with some, a bad dash ground. Here is a recall
notice about that for the 99's:

Recall 99V117000: Instrument Panel Ground Screws Loose

The left side and right side instrument panel wiring ground attachment
screws could loosen over time. If the left side screw loosens, the
instrument panel gauges may not function when the headlamps are turned
on. If the right side screw loosens, the defroster blower motor may
not function.

Dealers will remove the ground screws, drill a new pilot hole adjacent
to the original hole, and the screws will be reinstalled in the new
holes.

Owner notification began May 31, 1999. Owners who take their vehicles
to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not
receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact
Chrysler at 1-800-992-1997. Also contact the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT
(1-888-327-4236).
--------------------------------------------------------------------

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)


"doylexus@yahoo.com" wrote:
>
> Any ideas on the following. For the heat/air conditioning fan on 2000
> Wrangler, the knob that controls the fan or air blower does not work
> activate the air, although once or twice it did work, then stopped.
> This happened a couple of years ago and local garage replaced some kind
> of part that cost about $150.00. (Can't find receipt). I am thinking it
> is simpler than that and that it is the back of the actual knob itself
> that is loose or not functioning. Anyone know how to take off the
> section of the dashboard that gives access, what to look for, and any
> ideas as to what that part would be that was replaced the first time.
> (Right now, the system produces heat, but just won't blow it out, so
> you have to wait a while to get warm, not to mention defrosting
> problems likely soon).

Re: 2000 Wrangler Heater/Air conditioning blower fan not working
 

doylexus@yahoo.com writes:

> Any ideas on the following. For the heat/air conditioning fan on 2000
> Wrangler, the knob that controls the fan or air blower does not work
> activate the air, although once or twice it did work, then stopped.

If it affects only certain speeds, check the resistors.

Re: 2000 Wrangler Heater/Air conditioning blower fan not working
 

doylexus@yahoo.com writes:

> Any ideas on the following. For the heat/air conditioning fan on 2000
> Wrangler, the knob that controls the fan or air blower does not work
> activate the air, although once or twice it did work, then stopped.

If it affects only certain speeds, check the resistors.

Re: 2000 Wrangler Heater/Air conditioning blower fan not working
 

doylexus@yahoo.com writes:

> Any ideas on the following. For the heat/air conditioning fan on 2000
> Wrangler, the knob that controls the fan or air blower does not work
> activate the air, although once or twice it did work, then stopped.

If it affects only certain speeds, check the resistors.