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2002 Dodge RAM 1500 Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	725483
Internal NHTSA #	10270092
Manufacurer	CHRYSLER LLC
Brand	DODGE
Model	RAM 1500
Model Year	2002
File date	19/09/08
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	The heater / ac fan became inoperative at anything other than the high speed setting. When i removed the fan speed resistor block i found the area to be packed with dry and burnt leaves and acorn caps, consistent with those from the coast live oak trees on my property and in my community. The resistor block power supply is equipped with a spring-loaded solder connection apparently designed to interrupt power if the circuit becomes hot enough to approach the melting point of the solder. The system partially worked by cutting power under extreme heat conditions. I feel though, that allowing a large quantity of combustible materials to enter and collect in an area where heat approaching the melting point of solder is present is unacceptable. I photographed and retained all of the dry tree material possible that was removed from the resistor / fan area. Much of it was reduced to a black carbon powder. The volume would be approximately 50 cubic inches of loose material. I resoldered the spring-loaded connection and re-installed the resistor block. Initial tests showed that it was operating correctly and cool to the touch. Several hours of driving this past weekend produced the same results but i would like to replace the resistor.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	68000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	SANTA CLARITA, CA
VIN pattern	3D7HU18NX2GXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	0
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2002 Dodge RAM 1500 Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2002 Dodge RAM 1500 Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects

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