In my experience, all cars have their "hereditary issues" over
time.  Some more severe than others.  If you keep a car long enough, you
will see them happen. Just like with people.  :)


One of those such issues with the Durangos is the blower motor relay and/or
blower motor.  If you do a google search for durango and blower motor
relay, you will find loads of people with this issue.

Basically, Dodge has a defective wiring harness that is the crux of the
problem.  It causes the connectors to melt and burn up.  I'm actually
suprised this wasn't a recall.

Anyway, this is my "third" attempt to correct this problem once
and for all.  I have already re-wired the effected connector, replaced the
blower relay (3) times, and (1) blower motor.  

This time around the issue is 100% the blower motor, itself.  Making a
really loud noise when running and smells like it is burning up.  No doubt
the last time I replaced this motor, the replacement part was made in
China.

I managed to find a new genuine Dodge blower motor for the Durango on
Amazon and am going to install it this weekend.  Fortunately, it isn't a
difficult repair, just awkward since you have to work upside down on your
back.

Then I hope we are done with Durango issues for awhile.

- Mark
  
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