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The 1999-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee has a common failure where the blower fan wire adapter overheats and melts. Use this guide to fix and repair this connector and get your AC and Heater working again!
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1999-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee AC/Heater Fan Wire Connector Repair
The 1999-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee has a common...
iFixit Library 1999-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Moderate
20 - 30 minutes
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Repair step
- Place the vehicle in park, activate the parking brake, and leave the car running.
- The blower motor is located under the dash on the passenger side of the vehicle.
- For easier access to the wiring push the seat back, and place your tools on the floor of the car .
Repair step
- The blower motor adapter is a bundle of three wires located on the left side.
- While the vehicle's ignition is on, push and pull gently on the wire connection.
- If the blower motor turns on, you have identified the problem and following this guide will help you fix it
Repair step
- Turn off the ignition on the vehicle and proceed with the following steps.
- There are two screws holding the adapter in place. Using a Phillips head screwdriver, remove both screws in order to remove and gain access to the adapter.
Repair step
- The fault typically occurs at the connection between the three wires and the adapter box.
- Observe the damage and decide if electrical tape will be enough to hold the wires in place.
- If so, using electrical tape, wrap the wires tightly until they are securely in place.
