Chrysler Repair: 98 cirrus- heater fan just stopped working, blower motor resistor, chrysler cirrus

Question
how do i fix my heater fan in my 1998 chrysler cirrus lxi. i dont want to take it the shop unless i have to. im a female and i know how shops try and overcharge!!! please help. its freezing in my car! thanks

Answer
Hi Katie,
Does the blower work at all, like on high speed? If not, then start by checking the fuse #1, 30 amp, in the fuse box behind the dash. Remove the end cap by the driver's door for access. If that is ok. let me know and we'll go from there.
Often a part called the 'blower motor resistor block' fails but usually when it does so the fan will run on high speed for a while at least. But that would be the next thing to consider. It is on the under dash AC housing that distributes the air. Remove the lower edge of the passenger side dash panel for better access. You will find the blower housing on the right hand end, on the bottom of the unit. There are a twisted pair of wires that you will see that go right to the resistor block. Pull the plugs from the block, remove the 2 screws that hold it in place, and it will drop out. Then put a new block in, and reverse the process. Most auto parts can sell you a resistor block.
Roland