2001-2004 Dakota Blower Motor Recommendation
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07/24/23 01:33 PM
07/24/23 01:33 PM
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OrangeProwler
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Was looking around and wondering if the OEM Blower Motor is worth the $180-$200 large by itself. I've read on other forums that with replacing the resistor, plug, and motor that it can still burn out. I'd rather do this right if I can as a once and done deal. Only had that problem once in my 2004 Ram 1500 where the blower motor went out but, all I had to replace was the resistor and the motor with a used one out of a low mileage unit. I have the OEM Mopar Resistor already. I'm hoping maybe to just replace the blower motor but, need to get back to the other place where the truck is to inspect the plug for the motor.
That being said for the motor, the brands available are Mopar, TYC, VDO, and Four Seasons. From what I saw I see that a couple of the aftermarket brands are made in "Taiwan" with the other made in China. I want to say maybe the "Mopar" unit is made in the USA but, I'm just wondering if one of the other brands I mention is a supplier for Mopar? Reviews seems to be mixed and quality seems to be a mixed bag. The other alternative is get a used Mopar unit from a Salvage Yard out of a lower mileage unit I suppose. Just wondering if anyone here has an experience with these trucks and the brands above. Thank you in advance.
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Re: 2001-2004 Dakota Blower Motor Recommendation
[Re: OrangeProwler]
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07/24/23 02:06 PM
07/24/23 02:06 PM
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Was looking around and wondering if the OEM Blower Motor is worth the $180-$200 large by itself. I've read on other forums that with replacing the resistor, plug, and motor that it can still burn out. I'd rather do this right if I can as a once and done deal. Only had that problem once in my 2004 Ram 1500 where the blower motor went out but, all I had to replace was the resistor and the motor with a used one out of a low mileage unit. I have the OEM Mopar Resistor already. I'm hoping maybe to just replace the blower motor but, need to get back to the other place where the truck is to inspect the plug for the motor.
That being said for the motor, the brands available are Mopar, TYC, VDO, and Four Seasons. From what I saw I see that a couple of the aftermarket brands are made in "Taiwan" with the other made in China. I want to say maybe the "Mopar" unit is made in the USA but, I'm just wondering if one of the other brands I mention is a supplier for Mopar? Reviews seems to be mixed and quality seems to be a mixed bag. The other alternative is get a used Mopar unit from a Salvage Yard out of a lower mileage unit I suppose. Just wondering if anyone here has an experience with these trucks and the brands above. Thank you in advance. Check out the Four Seasons parts.. Their blower motors are sourced from Canada. Just my $0.02... 
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Re: 2001-2004 Dakota Blower Motor Recommendation
[Re: OrangeProwler]
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07/25/23 03:56 PM
07/25/23 03:56 PM
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Was looking around and wondering if the OEM Blower Motor is worth the $180-$200 large by itself. I've read on other forums that with replacing the resistor, plug, and motor that it can still burn out. I'd rather do this right if I can as a once and done deal. Only had that problem once in my 2004 Ram 1500 where the blower motor went out but, all I had to replace was the resistor and the motor with a used one out of a low mileage unit. I have the OEM Mopar Resistor already. I'm hoping maybe to just replace the blower motor but, need to get back to the other place where the truck is to inspect the plug for the motor.
That being said for the motor, the brands available are Mopar, TYC, VDO, and Four Seasons. From what I saw I see that a couple of the aftermarket brands are made in "Taiwan" with the other made in China. I want to say maybe the "Mopar" unit is made in the USA but, I'm just wondering if one of the other brands I mention is a supplier for Mopar? Reviews seems to be mixed and quality seems to be a mixed bag. The other alternative is get a used Mopar unit from a Salvage Yard out of a lower mileage unit I suppose. Just wondering if anyone here has an experience with these trucks and the brands above. Thank you in advance. Spent the extra $$$ and get an OEM Mopar bower motor. They are more expensive than an aftermarket blower motor, but quality and reliability will be much better. Do you live in Canada or the USA? There are Mopar Wholesale websites where you can buy OEM Mopar parts for wholesale prices. If you don't want to buy new - go to the salvage yard and get a blower motor from a low mileage 2001-2004 Dakota. Good luck.  
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Re: 2001-2004 Dakota Blower Motor Recommendation
[Re: OrangeProwler]
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07/26/23 11:57 AM
07/26/23 11:57 AM
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you may want to replace the resistor first, just to see if that is the root cause of your fan issue. i have ran into that problem on many chrysler products over the years, when replacing the blower motor didn't make any difference in operation. some resistors seem to last forever, some, not so much. 
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