Air Conditioner/Heater fan not working

[cKGunslinger]

1997 Dodge Caravan
180K miles

AC puts out cold air (had compressor replaced last summer,) but suddenly the blower/fan stops working 90% of the time. The other 10%, it just sounds horrible (like a broken PC fan) and stop working after 5-10 minutes. With Texas summer coming up, no AC (unless the van is moving at 60mph) will not be nice (It's already a pain in April.)

That said, is this something I can fix myself? The Van is a clunker and I'll probably be getting rid of it soon, so I'd rather not sink a lot of $$ into it, but I need something short-term for sitting in traffic.

Is this what I need?

Blower Motor - 1997 Dodge Caravan

If so, it doesn't sound too complicated to replace.

 

[5150MyU]

Seems that is what you need-If it is, open the glovebox and disengage the checkstrap (the cable that keeps the door from hitting your knees) and remove the door.
Blower motor cover should be right there-4 screws for the cover and 3 for the motor.
Unplug it and pry out the gromet.

While you have the motor out clean out anything that is in there.

 

[cKGunslinger]

Sounds good. I'll to an initial check tomorrow to make sure that's what's not working, then order one.

Thanks.

 

[5150MyU]

Be aware that you may have a bad switch/resister also-you fix it and it sounds OK but speeds 1 and 2 don't work.