Fan only works on highest setting - 2000 Caravan

Gary wrote:
> I did a search on resistor block and it seems to be a common problem and an
> easy replacement. Thanks Maxpower!
>
> Now when I replace the resistor block, I will get my other speeds back
> except the second position which was my original problem. Where would I
> begin looking to get that 2nd position back? Would the switch itself be
> damaged?
>
> Thx again
> Gary
>
> "Gary" > wrote in message
> news:9oopd.334200$%k.252646@pd7tw2no...
>
>>Resistors control the speed of the AC/Heater fan. These resistors are
>>switched on and off in various combinations to create the different fan
>>speeds. When the resistors burn out your fan will only work on the "HI"
>>setting. The "HI" setting doesn't use any of the resistors and that's why
>>it works. These resistors are near the blower and the blower is beneath
>>the dashboard on the passenger side.
>>
>>Found the above, would this be a good place to start if so what do I ask
>>for at the dealer for a replacement unit?
>>
>>Thx
>>
>>"maxpower" > wrote in message
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>>
>>>I dont think it has anything to do with it since it has a been a few yrs
>>>ago, more then likely the resistor block is bad, when it goes bad the fan
>>>motor defaults to the highest setting
>>>"Gary" > wrote in message
>>>news:PKmpd.333128$%k.47036@pd7tw2no...
>>>
>>>>I boosted my 2000 Caravan a couple of years ago (3.8L) and had the fan
>>>>switch set at the 2nd highest setting during the boost. Shortly after I
>>>>noticed a burning smell that would come and go, smelled like burning
>>>>plastic. Then about 2 weeks later the 2nd highest setting on the fan
>>>>quit
>>>>working and the burning smell stopped too. I put 2 and 2 together and
>>>>realized I smelled the burning smell when the fan was on the second
>>>
>>>highest
>>>
>>>>setting.
>>>>
>>>>Now a few weeks ago all fan settings quit working except the highest. I
>>>
>>>am
>>>
>>>>assuming that that is related too to my boosting of the van. Where
>>>>would
>>>
>>>be
>>>
>>>>a good place to start trouble shooting this problem? Help starting to
>>>>tackle this problem would be greatly appreciated.
>>>>
>>>>Gary.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>
>
You should get all your speeds back.