89 Cherokee Blower only working on Hi-speed...
I would appreciate any help or advise that anyone could give me to fix this
problem I'm having with my 89 Cherokee. My blower fan works on High speed only and not at all on the lower speeds. Would this mean my switch is "bad" or the resistor needsreplacing? Is there any way to fix/clean the switch short of replacing it? Thanks. -- Gary B. |
Re: 89 Cherokee Blower only working on Hi-speed...
That is a cooked resistor pack.
It is located under a plastic cover down by the passenger's feet. Just follow the 3 or 4 wires running there, they will lead to it. Mike 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's "Gary B." wrote: > > I would appreciate any help or advise that anyone could give me to fix this > problem I'm having with my 89 Cherokee. My blower fan works on High speed > only and not at all on the lower speeds. Would this mean my switch is "bad" > or the resistor needsreplacing? Is there any way to fix/clean the switch > short of replacing it? > > Thanks. > > -- > Gary B. |
Re: 89 Cherokee Blower only working on Hi-speed...
That is a cooked resistor pack.
It is located under a plastic cover down by the passenger's feet. Just follow the 3 or 4 wires running there, they will lead to it. Mike 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's "Gary B." wrote: > > I would appreciate any help or advise that anyone could give me to fix this > problem I'm having with my 89 Cherokee. My blower fan works on High speed > only and not at all on the lower speeds. Would this mean my switch is "bad" > or the resistor needsreplacing? Is there any way to fix/clean the switch > short of replacing it? > > Thanks. > > -- > Gary B. |
Re: 89 Cherokee Blower only working on Hi-speed...
I had the same problem on my 96 cherokee took it to the dealer while it was
still under warranty and they replaced the switch. But theres probably a difference between the 89 and 96 Cherokees. Good Luck, "Gary B." <jeepnmon@cinci.rr.com> wrote in message news:umZab.15408$uJ2.8084@fe3.columbus.rr.com... > I would appreciate any help or advise that anyone could give me to fix this > problem I'm having with my 89 Cherokee. My blower fan works on High speed > only and not at all on the lower speeds. Would this mean my switch is "bad" > or the resistor needsreplacing? Is there any way to fix/clean the switch > short of replacing it? > > Thanks. > > -- > Gary B. > > --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.516 / Virus Database: 313 - Release Date: 9/1/2003 |
Re: 89 Cherokee Blower only working on Hi-speed...
I had the same problem on my 96 cherokee took it to the dealer while it was
still under warranty and they replaced the switch. But theres probably a difference between the 89 and 96 Cherokees. Good Luck, "Gary B." <jeepnmon@cinci.rr.com> wrote in message news:umZab.15408$uJ2.8084@fe3.columbus.rr.com... > I would appreciate any help or advise that anyone could give me to fix this > problem I'm having with my 89 Cherokee. My blower fan works on High speed > only and not at all on the lower speeds. Would this mean my switch is "bad" > or the resistor needsreplacing? Is there any way to fix/clean the switch > short of replacing it? > > Thanks. > > -- > Gary B. > > --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.516 / Virus Database: 313 - Release Date: 9/1/2003 |
Re: 89 Cherokee Blower only working on Hi-speed...
"Gary B." <jeepnmon@cinci.rr.com> wrote in message news:umZab.15408$uJ2.8084@fe3.columbus.rr.com... > I would appreciate any help or advise that anyone could give me to fix this > problem I'm having with my 89 Cherokee. My blower fan works on High speed > only and not at all on the lower speeds. Would this mean my switch is "bad" > or the resistor needsreplacing? Is there any way to fix/clean the switch > short of replacing it? Could be switch or resistor pack... you'll have to troubleshoot it. Easiest would be to pull the resistor pack and examine it... basically pieces of coiled nichrome wire. The wire should be solid; you should get low ohms with an ohmmeter check. Some resistor packs have a temperature limiting fuse, if the pack gets too hot, the fuse opens and voila, you need a new pack. Bypassing the fuse to repair the pack is not for the faint of heart. __ Steve .. |
Re: 89 Cherokee Blower only working on Hi-speed...
"Gary B." <jeepnmon@cinci.rr.com> wrote in message news:umZab.15408$uJ2.8084@fe3.columbus.rr.com... > I would appreciate any help or advise that anyone could give me to fix this > problem I'm having with my 89 Cherokee. My blower fan works on High speed > only and not at all on the lower speeds. Would this mean my switch is "bad" > or the resistor needsreplacing? Is there any way to fix/clean the switch > short of replacing it? Could be switch or resistor pack... you'll have to troubleshoot it. Easiest would be to pull the resistor pack and examine it... basically pieces of coiled nichrome wire. The wire should be solid; you should get low ohms with an ohmmeter check. Some resistor packs have a temperature limiting fuse, if the pack gets too hot, the fuse opens and voila, you need a new pack. Bypassing the fuse to repair the pack is not for the faint of heart. __ Steve .. |
Re: 89 Cherokee Blower only working on Hi-speed...
Well, I found the problem. It was the resistor pack. Got one from the
dealer today for $17 and some change. Installed it and voila, I have a multi-speed blower once again! Awesome! Thank you so much for your help with this! Regards, Gary B. " Stephen Cowell" <scowell@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message news:VM0bb.1320$Q63.249@newssvr23.news.prodigy.com ... > > "Gary B." <jeepnmon@cinci.rr.com> wrote in message > news:umZab.15408$uJ2.8084@fe3.columbus.rr.com... > > I would appreciate any help or advise that anyone could give me to fix > this > > problem I'm having with my 89 Cherokee. My blower fan works on High speed > > only and not at all on the lower speeds. Would this mean my switch is > "bad" > > or the resistor needsreplacing? Is there any way to fix/clean the switch > > short of replacing it? > > Could be switch or resistor pack... you'll have to troubleshoot > it. Easiest would be to pull the resistor pack and examine it... > basically pieces of coiled nichrome wire. The wire should be > solid; you should get low ohms with an ohmmeter check. > > Some resistor packs have a temperature limiting fuse, > if the pack gets too hot, the fuse opens and voila, > you need a new pack. Bypassing the fuse to > repair the pack is not for the faint of heart. > __ > Steve > . > > |
Re: 89 Cherokee Blower only working on Hi-speed...
Well, I found the problem. It was the resistor pack. Got one from the
dealer today for $17 and some change. Installed it and voila, I have a multi-speed blower once again! Awesome! Thank you so much for your help with this! Regards, Gary B. " Stephen Cowell" <scowell@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message news:VM0bb.1320$Q63.249@newssvr23.news.prodigy.com ... > > "Gary B." <jeepnmon@cinci.rr.com> wrote in message > news:umZab.15408$uJ2.8084@fe3.columbus.rr.com... > > I would appreciate any help or advise that anyone could give me to fix > this > > problem I'm having with my 89 Cherokee. My blower fan works on High speed > > only and not at all on the lower speeds. Would this mean my switch is > "bad" > > or the resistor needsreplacing? Is there any way to fix/clean the switch > > short of replacing it? > > Could be switch or resistor pack... you'll have to troubleshoot > it. Easiest would be to pull the resistor pack and examine it... > basically pieces of coiled nichrome wire. The wire should be > solid; you should get low ohms with an ohmmeter check. > > Some resistor packs have a temperature limiting fuse, > if the pack gets too hot, the fuse opens and voila, > you need a new pack. Bypassing the fuse to > repair the pack is not for the faint of heart. > __ > Steve > . > > |
Re: 89 Cherokee Blower only working on Hi-speed...
I think if you run the heater on recirculating air too long, it can
overheat the system, but you could have a good point about an old motor starting to draw too much. Our motor went that way and killed the switch. It melted it down. Resistor pack stayed ok. Mike 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's Dave wrote: > > I always wonder why the resistor pack blows that thermo fuse??? > I was told it is caused by a blower that demands a little too much current. > :-( > > Keep your old pack and install a new fuse in it. I believe that Radio Shack > may sell them cheaply. > later, > dave > > "Gary B." <jeepnmon@cinci.rr.com> wrote in message > news:Rbcbb.10121$KJ5.251@fe2.columbus.rr.com... > > Well, I found the problem. It was the resistor pack. Got one from the > > dealer today for $17 and some change. Installed it and voila, I have a > > multi-speed blower once again! Awesome! > > Thank you so much for your help with this! > > > > Regards, > > Gary B. > > > > > > " Stephen Cowell" <scowell@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message > > news:VM0bb.1320$Q63.249@newssvr23.news.prodigy.com ... > > > > > > "Gary B." <jeepnmon@cinci.rr.com> wrote in message > > > news:umZab.15408$uJ2.8084@fe3.columbus.rr.com... > > > > I would appreciate any help or advise that anyone could give me to fix > > > this > > > > problem I'm having with my 89 Cherokee. My blower fan works on High > > speed > > > > only and not at all on the lower speeds. Would this mean my switch is > > > "bad" > > > > or the resistor needsreplacing? Is there any way to fix/clean the > > switch > > > > short of replacing it? > > > > > > Could be switch or resistor pack... you'll have to troubleshoot > > > it. Easiest would be to pull the resistor pack and examine it... > > > basically pieces of coiled nichrome wire. The wire should be > > > solid; you should get low ohms with an ohmmeter check. > > > > > > Some resistor packs have a temperature limiting fuse, > > > if the pack gets too hot, the fuse opens and voila, > > > you need a new pack. Bypassing the fuse to > > > repair the pack is not for the faint of heart. > > > __ > > > Steve > > > . > > > > > > > > > > |
Re: 89 Cherokee Blower only working on Hi-speed...
I think if you run the heater on recirculating air too long, it can
overheat the system, but you could have a good point about an old motor starting to draw too much. Our motor went that way and killed the switch. It melted it down. Resistor pack stayed ok. Mike 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's Dave wrote: > > I always wonder why the resistor pack blows that thermo fuse??? > I was told it is caused by a blower that demands a little too much current. > :-( > > Keep your old pack and install a new fuse in it. I believe that Radio Shack > may sell them cheaply. > later, > dave > > "Gary B." <jeepnmon@cinci.rr.com> wrote in message > news:Rbcbb.10121$KJ5.251@fe2.columbus.rr.com... > > Well, I found the problem. It was the resistor pack. Got one from the > > dealer today for $17 and some change. Installed it and voila, I have a > > multi-speed blower once again! Awesome! > > Thank you so much for your help with this! > > > > Regards, > > Gary B. > > > > > > " Stephen Cowell" <scowell@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message > > news:VM0bb.1320$Q63.249@newssvr23.news.prodigy.com ... > > > > > > "Gary B." <jeepnmon@cinci.rr.com> wrote in message > > > news:umZab.15408$uJ2.8084@fe3.columbus.rr.com... > > > > I would appreciate any help or advise that anyone could give me to fix > > > this > > > > problem I'm having with my 89 Cherokee. My blower fan works on High > > speed > > > > only and not at all on the lower speeds. Would this mean my switch is > > > "bad" > > > > or the resistor needsreplacing? Is there any way to fix/clean the > > switch > > > > short of replacing it? > > > > > > Could be switch or resistor pack... you'll have to troubleshoot > > > it. Easiest would be to pull the resistor pack and examine it... > > > basically pieces of coiled nichrome wire. The wire should be > > > solid; you should get low ohms with an ohmmeter check. > > > > > > Some resistor packs have a temperature limiting fuse, > > > if the pack gets too hot, the fuse opens and voila, > > > you need a new pack. Bypassing the fuse to > > > repair the pack is not for the faint of heart. > > > __ > > > Steve > > > . > > > > > > > > > > |
Re: 89 Cherokee Blower only working on Hi-speed...
FYI, I also had to replace the blower within the past week. For a few
months before I owned the XJ, you would run the blower and could here a bearing/grinding noise coming from the blower. Maybe this helped the resistor pack to an early grave?? Regards, Gary "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message news:3F6DB32B.7AC6CD24@sympatico.ca... > I think if you run the heater on recirculating air too long, it can > overheat the system, but you could have a good point about an old motor > starting to draw too much. > > Our motor went that way and killed the switch. It melted it down. > Resistor pack stayed ok. > > Mike > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's > > Dave wrote: > > > > I always wonder why the resistor pack blows that thermo fuse??? > > I was told it is caused by a blower that demands a little too much current. > > :-( > > > > Keep your old pack and install a new fuse in it. I believe that Radio Shack > > may sell them cheaply. > > later, > > dave > > > > "Gary B." <jeepnmon@cinci.rr.com> wrote in message > > news:Rbcbb.10121$KJ5.251@fe2.columbus.rr.com... > > > Well, I found the problem. It was the resistor pack. Got one from the > > > dealer today for $17 and some change. Installed it and voila, I have a > > > multi-speed blower once again! Awesome! > > > Thank you so much for your help with this! > > > > > > Regards, > > > Gary B. > > > > > > > > > " Stephen Cowell" <scowell@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message > > > news:VM0bb.1320$Q63.249@newssvr23.news.prodigy.com ... > > > > > > > > "Gary B." <jeepnmon@cinci.rr.com> wrote in message > > > > news:umZab.15408$uJ2.8084@fe3.columbus.rr.com... > > > > > I would appreciate any help or advise that anyone could give me to fix > > > > this > > > > > problem I'm having with my 89 Cherokee. My blower fan works on High > > > speed > > > > > only and not at all on the lower speeds. Would this mean my switch is > > > > "bad" > > > > > or the resistor needsreplacing? Is there any way to fix/clean the > > > switch > > > > > short of replacing it? > > > > > > > > Could be switch or resistor pack... you'll have to troubleshoot > > > > it. Easiest would be to pull the resistor pack and examine it... > > > > basically pieces of coiled nichrome wire. The wire should be > > > > solid; you should get low ohms with an ohmmeter check. > > > > > > > > Some resistor packs have a temperature limiting fuse, > > > > if the pack gets too hot, the fuse opens and voila, > > > > you need a new pack. Bypassing the fuse to > > > > repair the pack is not for the faint of heart. > > > > __ > > > > Steve > > > > . > > > > > > > > > > > > > > |
Re: 89 Cherokee Blower only working on Hi-speed...
FYI, I also had to replace the blower within the past week. For a few
months before I owned the XJ, you would run the blower and could here a bearing/grinding noise coming from the blower. Maybe this helped the resistor pack to an early grave?? Regards, Gary "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message news:3F6DB32B.7AC6CD24@sympatico.ca... > I think if you run the heater on recirculating air too long, it can > overheat the system, but you could have a good point about an old motor > starting to draw too much. > > Our motor went that way and killed the switch. It melted it down. > Resistor pack stayed ok. > > Mike > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's > > Dave wrote: > > > > I always wonder why the resistor pack blows that thermo fuse??? > > I was told it is caused by a blower that demands a little too much current. > > :-( > > > > Keep your old pack and install a new fuse in it. I believe that Radio Shack > > may sell them cheaply. > > later, > > dave > > > > "Gary B." <jeepnmon@cinci.rr.com> wrote in message > > news:Rbcbb.10121$KJ5.251@fe2.columbus.rr.com... > > > Well, I found the problem. It was the resistor pack. Got one from the > > > dealer today for $17 and some change. Installed it and voila, I have a > > > multi-speed blower once again! Awesome! > > > Thank you so much for your help with this! > > > > > > Regards, > > > Gary B. > > > > > > > > > " Stephen Cowell" <scowell@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message > > > news:VM0bb.1320$Q63.249@newssvr23.news.prodigy.com ... > > > > > > > > "Gary B." <jeepnmon@cinci.rr.com> wrote in message > > > > news:umZab.15408$uJ2.8084@fe3.columbus.rr.com... > > > > > I would appreciate any help or advise that anyone could give me to fix > > > > this > > > > > problem I'm having with my 89 Cherokee. My blower fan works on High > > > speed > > > > > only and not at all on the lower speeds. Would this mean my switch is > > > > "bad" > > > > > or the resistor needsreplacing? Is there any way to fix/clean the > > > switch > > > > > short of replacing it? > > > > > > > > Could be switch or resistor pack... you'll have to troubleshoot > > > > it. Easiest would be to pull the resistor pack and examine it... > > > > basically pieces of coiled nichrome wire. The wire should be > > > > solid; you should get low ohms with an ohmmeter check. > > > > > > > > Some resistor packs have a temperature limiting fuse, > > > > if the pack gets too hot, the fuse opens and voila, > > > > you need a new pack. Bypassing the fuse to > > > > repair the pack is not for the faint of heart. > > > > __ > > > > Steve > > > > . > > > > > > > > > > > > > > |
Re: 89 Cherokee Blower only working on Hi-speed...
Very likely. As they wear out, they draw a lot of power and generate
heat in the lines. Mike "Gary B." wrote: > > FYI, I also had to replace the blower within the past week. For a few > months before I owned the XJ, you would run the blower and could here a > bearing/grinding noise coming from the blower. Maybe this helped the > resistor pack to an early grave?? > > Regards, > Gary > > "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message > news:3F6DB32B.7AC6CD24@sympatico.ca... > > I think if you run the heater on recirculating air too long, it can > > overheat the system, but you could have a good point about an old motor > > starting to draw too much. > > > > Our motor went that way and killed the switch. It melted it down. > > Resistor pack stayed ok. > > > > Mike > > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 > > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's > > > > Dave wrote: > > > > > > I always wonder why the resistor pack blows that thermo fuse??? > > > I was told it is caused by a blower that demands a little too much > current. > > > :-( > > > > > > Keep your old pack and install a new fuse in it. I believe that Radio > Shack > > > may sell them cheaply. > > > later, > > > dave > > > > > > "Gary B." <jeepnmon@cinci.rr.com> wrote in message > > > news:Rbcbb.10121$KJ5.251@fe2.columbus.rr.com... > > > > Well, I found the problem. It was the resistor pack. Got one from > the > > > > dealer today for $17 and some change. Installed it and voila, I have > a > > > > multi-speed blower once again! Awesome! > > > > Thank you so much for your help with this! > > > > > > > > Regards, > > > > Gary B. > > > > > > > > > > > > " Stephen Cowell" <scowell@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message > > > > news:VM0bb.1320$Q63.249@newssvr23.news.prodigy.com ... > > > > > > > > > > "Gary B." <jeepnmon@cinci.rr.com> wrote in message > > > > > news:umZab.15408$uJ2.8084@fe3.columbus.rr.com... > > > > > > I would appreciate any help or advise that anyone could give me to > fix > > > > > this > > > > > > problem I'm having with my 89 Cherokee. My blower fan works on > High > > > > speed > > > > > > only and not at all on the lower speeds. Would this mean my > switch is > > > > > "bad" > > > > > > or the resistor needsreplacing? Is there any way to fix/clean the > > > > switch > > > > > > short of replacing it? > > > > > > > > > > Could be switch or resistor pack... you'll have to troubleshoot > > > > > it. Easiest would be to pull the resistor pack and examine it... > > > > > basically pieces of coiled nichrome wire. The wire should be > > > > > solid; you should get low ohms with an ohmmeter check. > > > > > > > > > > Some resistor packs have a temperature limiting fuse, > > > > > if the pack gets too hot, the fuse opens and voila, > > > > > you need a new pack. Bypassing the fuse to > > > > > repair the pack is not for the faint of heart. > > > > > __ > > > > > Steve > > > > > . > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > |
Re: 89 Cherokee Blower only working on Hi-speed...
Very likely. As they wear out, they draw a lot of power and generate
heat in the lines. Mike "Gary B." wrote: > > FYI, I also had to replace the blower within the past week. For a few > months before I owned the XJ, you would run the blower and could here a > bearing/grinding noise coming from the blower. Maybe this helped the > resistor pack to an early grave?? > > Regards, > Gary > > "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message > news:3F6DB32B.7AC6CD24@sympatico.ca... > > I think if you run the heater on recirculating air too long, it can > > overheat the system, but you could have a good point about an old motor > > starting to draw too much. > > > > Our motor went that way and killed the switch. It melted it down. > > Resistor pack stayed ok. > > > > Mike > > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 > > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's > > > > Dave wrote: > > > > > > I always wonder why the resistor pack blows that thermo fuse??? > > > I was told it is caused by a blower that demands a little too much > current. > > > :-( > > > > > > Keep your old pack and install a new fuse in it. I believe that Radio > Shack > > > may sell them cheaply. > > > later, > > > dave > > > > > > "Gary B." <jeepnmon@cinci.rr.com> wrote in message > > > news:Rbcbb.10121$KJ5.251@fe2.columbus.rr.com... > > > > Well, I found the problem. It was the resistor pack. Got one from > the > > > > dealer today for $17 and some change. Installed it and voila, I have > a > > > > multi-speed blower once again! Awesome! > > > > Thank you so much for your help with this! > > > > > > > > Regards, > > > > Gary B. > > > > > > > > > > > > " Stephen Cowell" <scowell@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message > > > > news:VM0bb.1320$Q63.249@newssvr23.news.prodigy.com ... > > > > > > > > > > "Gary B." <jeepnmon@cinci.rr.com> wrote in message > > > > > news:umZab.15408$uJ2.8084@fe3.columbus.rr.com... > > > > > > I would appreciate any help or advise that anyone could give me to > fix > > > > > this > > > > > > problem I'm having with my 89 Cherokee. My blower fan works on > High > > > > speed > > > > > > only and not at all on the lower speeds. Would this mean my > switch is > > > > > "bad" > > > > > > or the resistor needsreplacing? Is there any way to fix/clean the > > > > switch > > > > > > short of replacing it? > > > > > > > > > > Could be switch or resistor pack... you'll have to troubleshoot > > > > > it. Easiest would be to pull the resistor pack and examine it... > > > > > basically pieces of coiled nichrome wire. The wire should be > > > > > solid; you should get low ohms with an ohmmeter check. > > > > > > > > > > Some resistor packs have a temperature limiting fuse, > > > > > if the pack gets too hot, the fuse opens and voila, > > > > > you need a new pack. Bypassing the fuse to > > > > > repair the pack is not for the faint of heart. > > > > > __ > > > > > Steve > > > > > . > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > |
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