General Fan resistor
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General Fan resistor
So you've confirmed the fans broken?
It appears fan has failed .
Both
Thought I had done it right, but best check, I definitely think fan is broken.
I guess it’s the next stage, have ordered one , will remove new resistor as needed this anyway and fit new used fan once it arrives.
Will bench test with a spare battery I have first just to make sure the new used one works.
Let’s see what that result gives me!
It must then really limit the other options to the relays or engine temp sender or broken wire somewhere in the loom.
Will keep this thread updated once fan arrives.
Cheers all
Thought I had done it right, but best check, I definitely think fan is broken.
I guess it’s the next stage, have ordered one , will remove new resistor as needed this anyway and fit new used fan once it arrives.
Will bench test with a spare battery I have first just to make sure the new used one works.
Let’s see what that result gives me!
It must then really limit the other options to the relays or engine temp sender or broken wire somewhere in the loom.
Will keep this thread updated once fan arrives.
Cheers all
The non A/C fan is a spindly little thing. They are completely different. I’ll see if I can find pictures.
Non AC fan
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AC fan
Typecastboy
Cheers mate, I looked at loads and just used the picture and model spec to guesstimate the right one - it had to be the right price been a Yorkshire man
Thanks for the pics all - big help sure I’ve got right one
I’ll fix this one day with everyone’s help
Cheers mate, I looked at loads and just used the picture and model spec to guesstimate the right one - it had to be the right price been a Yorkshire man
Thanks for the pics all - big help sure I’ve got right one
I’ll fix this one day with everyone’s help
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The cowling generates a better air flow for the AC condenser hence why it looks different, ideally the ac condenser should have a seal between itself and the engine cooling rad, to generate the best possible air flow( so air is not sucked in the gap between the two, a la Honda style)
Eh up all,
Well .......... I stripped out the fan today , that was easy enough ( I like nuts n bolts)
Sooooo got the bl88dy thing in the garage and re tested , nowt dead as a dodo:shrug:
In a moment of inspiration I thought I would just see what was in the actual motor itself, clearly it’s a sealed part so not intended for idiots like me to service.
Managed to carefully ease of the back plate with an easing tool:slayer:
Carefully inspected the motor shaft, brass bush and lo and behold the actual motor brushes x4 were stuck in their sleeves, mmmm thinks I.
Stripped out the motor bushes cleaned and ensured they were free using switch cleaner, ran wire wool over the centre winding and made sure everything was clean.
Re assembled and really carefully replaced the backplate, AGAIN this is not a service part so I know the risks.:devil:
Made double sure that the backplate was secured down, it ain’t going nowhere now.
Tested the fan again in the floor .....it worked a treat.
So re assembled back into car, took it for a spin until temp got warm, slammed air con on and ...........it’s alive :slayer: the thing works.:worship:
I know it’s not advisable to repair no service items but I took a risk on this one, I’m happy and willing to take the risk on this.
Thanks for all the help and assistance from everyone on the forum, without it I would be at least £150.00 in garage bills to sort this out.
Shout out to all and I hope this thread helps someone else out.
Back soon with more problems no doubt.:yeahthat:
Well .......... I stripped out the fan today , that was easy enough ( I like nuts n bolts)
Sooooo got the bl88dy thing in the garage and re tested , nowt dead as a dodo:shrug:
In a moment of inspiration I thought I would just see what was in the actual motor itself, clearly it’s a sealed part so not intended for idiots like me to service.
Managed to carefully ease of the back plate with an easing tool:slayer:
Carefully inspected the motor shaft, brass bush and lo and behold the actual motor brushes x4 were stuck in their sleeves, mmmm thinks I.
Stripped out the motor bushes cleaned and ensured they were free using switch cleaner, ran wire wool over the centre winding and made sure everything was clean.
Re assembled and really carefully replaced the backplate, AGAIN this is not a service part so I know the risks.:devil:
Made double sure that the backplate was secured down, it ain’t going nowhere now.
Tested the fan again in the floor .....it worked a treat.
So re assembled back into car, took it for a spin until temp got warm, slammed air con on and ...........it’s alive :slayer: the thing works.:worship:
I know it’s not advisable to repair no service items but I took a risk on this one, I’m happy and willing to take the risk on this.
Thanks for all the help and assistance from everyone on the forum, without it I would be at least £150.00 in garage bills to sort this out.
Shout out to all and I hope this thread helps someone else out.
Back soon with more problems no doubt.:yeahthat:
Brilliant work!
I'm a great fan of repairing things their manufacturer designed not to be repaired (if you'll pardon the pun).
If you search ebay, there are chaps there who will sell just about any brush you might ever need, if you have the dimensions.
My own personal triumph was a Renault starter motor. The brushes burnt out after about 120k miles; the local factor had a box of assorted brushes in the back room, and said if I could find anything in there, I could have it for £1. I found some that were dimensionally identical but with completely different leads, so did a cut and solder with the leads from the old worn out ones, using the highest melting point solder I had. I also took the opportunity to regrease the motor bearings. It was still working when I sold the car, another 100k later.
I've also repaired several 'sealed for life' relay boxes using parts sourced from RS &/or Farnell.
I'm a great fan of repairing things their manufacturer designed not to be repaired (if you'll pardon the pun).
If you search ebay, there are chaps there who will sell just about any brush you might ever need, if you have the dimensions.
My own personal triumph was a Renault starter motor. The brushes burnt out after about 120k miles; the local factor had a box of assorted brushes in the back room, and said if I could find anything in there, I could have it for £1. I found some that were dimensionally identical but with completely different leads, so did a cut and solder with the leads from the old worn out ones, using the highest melting point solder I had. I also took the opportunity to regrease the motor bearings. It was still working when I sold the car, another 100k later.
I've also repaired several 'sealed for life' relay boxes using parts sourced from RS &/or Farnell.
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Fandabbydozzy! An inspiration to us all sir! I'm another who gets great satisfaction out of dismantling and "fixing" so called sealed units.
Seal it up properly(silicone would work) and you're probably good for the rest of the life of the car, wonder just how long its not been working?
