Gerald Young (71.65.213.174) - Fri Dec 5 19:44:18 2008

My 2002 Ram 1500 heater blower continues to run once the ignition switch is turned off. This use to not happen. I tried to locate a blower relay but there is nothing marked in the fuse/relay box as blower relay. The a/c and heater work fine otherwise and will cut off if control is turned to off. I would like to know if there is a relay for the blower and where it is. Otherwise any advice is helpful. (I have run my battery down a few times now when I don't remember to cut the blower off.)

Reply #1 Scott Barry (174.39.241.81) - Tue Jan 20 15:02:54 2009

I have a 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 with the 5.9 liter. My question has to do with the Heater and Defrost. Everything works fine with Defrost/Heater for about a Hour then the vents stop blowing warm air. I can hear the blower working but no air movement. It happens in Defrost and dash vents but when I switch it to the floor it will blow then. I hope someone out there has a idea what the problem could be.

Reply #2 Todd K (98.100.213.66) - Wed Jan 21 14:17:16 2009

Gerald,

I had the same problem with my '02 Ram with only 20k miles on it and the accessories remaining on after removing the key. The solution was a new ignition switch replaced by the dealer. The key and electronic switch are 2 separate parts so you won't have to rekey the ignition when completed. Prior to the repair, I could push in on the ignition switch to get the accessories to turn on/off. Even after the new switch was installed, I can still push the switch in/out when in the accessory position and get the radio display to turn on/off. Not sure if that was a purposeful design by Dodge or an inherent problem.

Reply #3 Gene (207.200.116.131) - Sun Mar 22 19:23:30 2009

HI: I have a 2006 Ram. The AC and Heat works fine but when I turn the blower on, ever to top speed, it gives just a little wind. When I bought the truck new and did this, it would near blow me out of the truck. Is there something I can do to fix this or is it a matter for the garage. It ran out of warranty about 6 months ago.

Thanks

Reply #4 B.Kipa (64.12.116.198) - Wed Sep 23 20:45:21 2009

My 2005 Dodge Ram Diesel had a problem . When the key was turned off and the key removed the blower fan would stay running. When I would twist the key a slight amount the fan would stop running.The dealer said the switch was bad and the wire harness to it was melted . I found no recall for this problem . Has this been a problem with other truck owners ? Should Dodge be responsible ? You guessed it right I have 54000 miles on this truck .

Reply #5 Eric Pedersen (65.7.224.91) - Fri Oct 30 18:05:46 2009

There is a recall for July 2001 to July 2002, although this seems to happen to everyone for years after. I suggest you keep your receipt and once enough people file complaints the recall will be expanded.

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