heater/AC blower

You probably cooked the resistor block. I don't know where it is on the Dakota, probably near the glove compartment. Just follow the wires from the switch (sounds easier than it is) and check it for damage. Chances are if you smelled plastic, this is the cause and there is a good chance its failure will be fairly obvious.

this applies to my 95 so if i miss.....

the resistor block is under the hood on the passenger side fire wall, standing at the front look just to the left of the ac accumalator. 2 sheet metal screws hold it in place..

Thanks guys. That was the problem. I replaced the resister block (located on the left side of the fire wall near the AC). A new one only cost $9.35.....what a nice suprise!

Thanks again.

Stop trying to fix your car yourself, you seam to have no aptitude for it.

JAM

No problem

Is this a joke? I had the exact same problem with my 93 Dakota about 5 years ago. I was about to replace the fan myself just like copperhead. I posted on here, and luckily someone posted the solution. Believe you/me I have the aptitude.

t bone, just curious, are you the t bone from arizona?

There is a difference between changing parts until you hit the right one and troubleshooting to find the fault.

JAM

If you don't know what you are doing asking for help is a good FIRST step.

I spent five minutes with a volt meter then changed the defective $10 part.

Changing parts until you hit the bad one is a luxury only a factory trained technician can afford.

JAM

and you assume that they dont have to answer for the parts the "throw" at a car?