Jeep Repair: 1999 jeep wrangler heater motor, passive restraint systems, blower motor resistor


Question
the blower motor for heater stopped working now only runs in the high position is there a resister or relay that can be replaced and where would they be located? thanks

Answer
BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, Refer to PASSIVE RESTRAINT SYSTEMS BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
Remove the kick cover from the heater-A/C housing. See Kick Cover in this group for the procedures.
Pull out the lock on the blower motor resistor wire harness connector to unlock the connector latch Blower Motor Resistor Remove/Install
Depress the latch on the blower motor resistor wire harness connector and unplug the connector from the resistor.
Remove the two screws that secure the resistor to the heater-A/C housing.
Remove the resistor from the heater-A/C housing.
Reverse the removal procedures to install. Tighten the mounting screws to 2.2 N·m (20 in lbs.)