General Interior heater/fan not working!!!

[niamhh]

Hi guys,
My 1997 Mk1 SX60 was working perfectly...until today.
I got in, switch the fan on to the number 2 strength... and no air comes outt! It will only work if I put it to number 3 (which blasts air at me and is noisy!!!).
I can't get it to a mechanic til Saturday, has anyone any advice on what I can do?
I haven't done ANYTHING wrong. Only thing that's strange is the gales we had all last night but that shouldn't make any difference to a car!!!!!!!

 

[a1ant]

Hi,

its likely that your resistor pack has gone. Its very common on the Mk1. You will need to replace the resistors. I also recommend checking the condition of the fan motor before you replace the resistors, as they normally go when the fan has stiffened up or has got wet.

For the time being, it will be fine just to run it at speed three untill you can get it fixed.

Hope that helps,
Alan

 

[geoff b]

got similar problem with mk2 punto heater fan wont blow and if you switch it to high side lights come on?
yours gb

 

[a1ant]

Hi mate,

Tis a common problem on the punto mk2. will take 10 mins to fix.

Have a look HERE ... even has pics on how to fix it.

Hope that helps,
Alan

 

[niamhh]

Hi, where would I get replacement resistors?
Would I get them in a car accessories shop?

 

[5abr3]

Scrap yard is the best bet!

 

[BrumBrum]

Glad I found this thread, Same things wrong with my MK1, Not a big problem but it would be nice to demist the car and still hear the stereo lol

 

[niamhh]

Would I be able to order the parts in Halfords and does anyone know the specs for the correct resistor for the Mk1 SX60? Is there some sort of Fiat part nuimber for it?

 

[5abr3]

Halfords wont know what your talking about, you need to try a motor factors if you want new, or FIAT, I'l see if I can find the part number on ePER but I wouldn't hold your breath!

 

[jeremyfindlay]

Hi,

its likely that your resistor pack has gone. Its very common on the Mk1. You will need to replace the resistors. I also recommend checking the condition of the fan motor before you replace the resistors, as they normally go when the fan has stiffened up or has got wet.

For the time being, it will be fine just to run it at speed three untill you can get it fixed.

Hope that helps,
Alan

Hi Alan,

When you say that the resistor pack has gone, is this built into the heater switch?
Can it be overhauled or do you have to replace for new unit?
Either way, do you know how to remove the switch from the dash?

Thanks in advance
J.

 

[djchris]

Hi I have had the same problem with my mk2b
The matrix fan under the passenger under the govebox there is a brown plastic connecter you unscrew nut and there is a resister pack test the connection cause it could mean all of the resister have gone or one this mean earth problem they are 28 pound for fiat or you can fix it by getting a wire crip the wire to the connector and screw it to the body of the car and the other end into the black connecter.

Thanks

Chris

 

[djchris]

Hi, where would I get replacement resistors?
Would I get them in a car accessories shop?

Hi the best bet is fiat dealership they are about 28 quid or eBay

 

[LyndaLynda]

I came across this forum whilst looking for an answer to my interior heater/fan not working problem. I would just like to say, that I have followed the advice given and managed to find and solve the problem with my heater - thank all! :worship:

 

[tomgoodeve]

do you regularly park under a tree?

i did and got loads of old dead leaves trapped in the drainage bit under where the wipers go, un do that and have a quick look see if there is crap in there, sorted mine out!

 

[blu73]

welcome to FF LyndaLynda :wave:

yet another new member from Yorkshire