Please help, heat problem!

The resistor block that controls the fan speed has cooked itself.

Nope - blower motor resistor block. Look up under the dash, and you should see it bolted/screwed to the blower motor housing. It's got a wiring harness running to it with 4 wires. Unplug the connector, unbolt/screw the pack, and replace it. Fairly simple to do...

Do I need to pull the dash board apart? or will the resister block be accessable without pulling it off? WHere can I get a replacement besdides going to the dealer? How much is an approximate cost? Thanks again

Expect to spend about $10.00. PM article with a good picture:

"Look up under the dash, and you'll see it..."

The other dealer across town.

It's a $3 part, so the dealer shouldn't charge you more than $20 for it.

Suddenly, without warning, Tom Lawrence exclaimed (26-Jan-06 3:02 PM):

FYI, this is a common problem; my truck (2001 Dakota) been through two so far. Third one, if/when it goes, I'll replace myself. FYI, it's such a simple job that the Chrysler dealer here in the UK hasn't charged me for installation of either of them! Takes 'em 5 or 10 minutes.

jmc

You might also look into replacing the blower as well. It is drawing too much current.

Suddenly, without warning, TBone exclaimed (29-Jan-06 5:24 PM):

Yea, I know. I've actually mentioned that in posts to other folks, just didn't this time. If it blows again, I'll try to do just that, if I can get the part(s).

jmc