Technical Heater/Blower nit working

[Charlieboy13]

My heater started to cut out randomly a week or so ago. Now it won't switch on at all.

I take it from other posts the motor has probably gone.

Is it an easy swap for a replacement?
Am I right in thinking it is located in passenger footwell?

Thanks.

 

[Charlieboy13]

Actually, just seen its more likely resistor. Have found one online for a tenner so will give that a try!

 

[flisko]

if it only works on speed 4 then it is 100% fan resistor located near fan, if it doesnt work on any setting, it can be a variaton of things, i had a good journey 1 month ago about fan not working

 

[Charlieboy13]

if it only works on speed 4 then it is 100% fan resistor located near fan, if it doesnt work on any setting, it can be a variaton of things, i had a good journey 1 month ago about fan not working

It was just intermittent and finally stopped working other day.

I'll start with this guide and resistor and if that doesn't work I'll get another motor.

Thanks for info

 

[flisko]

its useless to buy parts if you dont know exactly whats wrong, first remove fan motor and plug it directly to battery to see if it works

 

[PuntoHowTo]

Actually, just seen its more likely resistor. Have found one online for a tenner so will give that a try!

Have a close look at the wiring to the resistor, as you describe it being intermittent before eventually dying it could be the wiring burning out near the resistor pack

 

[Charlieboy13]

Have a close look at the wiring to the resistor, as you describe it being intermittent before eventually dying it could be the wiring burning out near the resistor pack

All the wiring is fine, the resistor has seen better days but works (have swapped for new one anyways).

Def the motor that's gone tho as still didn't have any joy, wired it directly to battery and nothing.

Managed to source one for £13 on eBay, fingers crossed.

 

[Charlieboy13]

So I fitted a replacement motor and it worked!

For 5 minutes.... Now it's stopped again!

Not had chance to test it to see if it's also burnt out

So annoyed!!!

 

[flisko]

fuse perhaps?

 

[Charlieboy13]

Maybe, seems weird it worked and then stopped tho. Didn't smell of burning or anything.

 

[varesecrazy]

Maybe, seems weird it worked and then stopped tho. Didn't smell of burning or anything.

wiggle the wiring

 

[Charlieboy13]

Checked fuses and wiring as far as I can see is ok. Although I tried to pull the wiring block pictured apart but couldn't get it split!

Will give it another go tomorrow along with checking the heater switch.

 

[Charlieboy13]

Wiring block.

 

[flisko]

seperate and look what kind of state contacts are in
did you check post 3?

 

[Charlieboy13]

seperate and look what kind of state contacts are in
did you check post 3?

It doesnt work on any of the settings mate.

The connector is proper stuck and cant seem to get it open. Makes me think it may have melted together but unsure until I manage to get it open.

Will give it another try tonight.

Thanks.

 

[flisko]

should be squezee and pull

 

[Charlieboy13]

Not had chance to have a look as yet but not sure that's the problem now.

The heater part of the centre console doesn't light up when lights are on?

Last night it lit up so I tried the Heater and it worked for about a minute and then it stopped and wasn't illuminated anymore?!

 

[flisko]

blown bulbs

 

[Charlieboy13]

blown bulbs

Lol that's not gonna stop the heater working is it.

 

[flisko]

Not had chance to have a look as yet but not sure that's the problem now.

The heater part of the centre console doesn't light up when lights are on?

Last night it lit up so I tried the Heater and it worked for about a minute and then it stopped and wasn't illuminated anymore?!

blub blown