AC / heater problem
6.0
fairly significantTypical Repair Cost:
$160.00
Average Mileage:
100,300 miles
Number of complaints:
5 complaints
Most common solutions:
- not sure (3 reports)
- new fan speed switch (1 reports)
- replace blower switch (1 reports)
Helpful Websites About 1999 Dodge Intrepid blower fan switch stopped working
2007Jan 04
(reported on)Intrepid ES 2.7
- Automatic transmission
- 103,000 miles
fan quit working only runs on hi
2007Feb 06
(reported on)Intrepid 2.7L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 95,000 miles
The fan only works on HI. If you turn the knob one setting lower, it stops dead. The AC/Heater still works, but again, only on HI. Not sure what the problem is, any suggestions? I live in Canada, and it's winter, so I have to have my fan on to defrost my windows, but now I can't hear anything and its DRIVING ME NUTS! Its freckin cold up here, -36C.
2007Jan 29
(reported on)Intrepid 2.7L
- Automatic transmission
- 75,500 miles
This was broken on my car when I bought it in November 2006. I have taken it in 3 times now to be fixed and they have told me it was something else causing it and charged me for other parts and told me it was working fine. When I turn on the fan, it only works on high. Turn it down a notch and the fan goes off. It won't work on any speed but high. Are all of the mechanics at Dodge/Chrysler nincompoops?
2006Jul 04
(reported on)Intrepid
- 133,000 miles
went to Dodge dealership in Stone Mountain, Ga to have all drive belts replaced at one time a $200.00 job. When the mechanic brought the completed work to me, it was time to pay for the repairs, keep in mind this was a brand new 1999 Dodge intrepid just off the show room floor 2 years later, so, I pay for the repairs, get in the car, get ready to leave, turn on the a/c, I get no blower fan operation at low, med, med hi. So I returned to the intake manager, explain the situation to him, he calls up the mechanic, explain my complaint after the fact to him, he says "well we did not bother the fan switch only removed the relays under the hood to prevent the engine fan from coming on while we R&R'd the drive belts. Through much deliberation with him and the service manager, nothing was resolved nor repaired. Even after a lengthy report to the Dodge Corporation.
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2007Oct 18
(reported on)Intrepid
Our 99 intrepid had same problem (blower only worked on high) at 35,000mi, 42,000, 51,000, 60,000.
1st time , just under warranty, local dealer (Darrow-Don't go to them), put a new blower switch in. (NOTE: Blower only working on high is it's default setting when switch takes a dump. or it would leave you on the road without any defrost!)
2nd time- they reluctantly covered a new blower switch. (and put a dent in car in their lot which they denied)
3rd time- they said no recalls on switches, wouldn't cover again. The service apes wouldn't check for a deeper problem, to keep them off the hook.
4th time- dealer wouldn't cover. I called 5 corners dodge in Cedarburg, Wi, 262-375-3900. and friendly service rep Rick said it is probably the blower sucking too many amps, causing switch to overheat and burn up. Sure enough,They found blower motor amps real close to maximum allowance, and wanted to replace blower motor and switch.
I called Dailmer factory customer support, and wanted them or their incompetant dealer to cover the cost. With persistance they agreed to split the cost of repair with me. I have since continued to give 5 Corners Dodge professionals my business. Hope this can help somebody. Rik
dirtman
Menomonee Falls, WI, USA
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