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Blower motor resistor... HVAC or not?

My front blower stopped blowing, back still works fine. It is an automatic temperature control (ATC) system; I guess that makes a difference, but I don't know what. I have looked at forums and most seem to say that I need a new blower motor resistor, but autozone sells one for HVAC and one that is not... how do i tell which i need? Also is it even the resistor that I need? The guy at AutoZone tried to sell me a new front/rear A/C relay, but I would think that if the relay were bad the back blower wouldn't work either... Needless to say I am lost and could really use some detailed advise.

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SOURCE: 2004 Chrysler Pacifica Blower won't work

Usally when a blower motor resistor goes bad the fan still runs on high. The resistor lowers the voltage going to the fan to make it run slower. The high setting usually goes straight thru. Resistors are usually easy to get to, under good on the firewall or under dash passenger side. Cost about $24 at parts store. Replace with new if that doesn't work return it.

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