Dash removal to repair heater fan

[simon wheeler]

Help! Renewed the blower heater under dashboard, had nomal problems with removing and popping open housing to get at motor. Done & replaced. The problem i now have is replacing the old resistor that has burnt out due to the labor motor put it under.i have searched but cant find a replacement that gives me confidence in the replacement! In short my bus is a 88. 3speed blower, the part # (looks like,is worn) 171905051 I do know its not made anymore & i cant believe the run around I've had trying to replace this resistor. Please can you help so i can put my bus back together again .. Thank you

[marlinowner]

Here you go

https://vwheritage.mobi/GB/#/GB/classic ... rch=Search" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[simon wheeler]

Thank you for that info linked to VW Heritage parts, i talked to Andy Heading from vwh; who found me that part,then said its been superseded by part# 059905109 @£59.28! (Thats fine) He then proceeded to say , he didn't think it would work.I had my card in han and was ready to pay, you can see why i was a tad confused. . I like your link & price better thank you for your time,kind regards

[marlinowner]

Fingers crossed then!

[R0B]

Brickwerks also sell the resistors.
https://www.brickwerks.co.uk/index.php/ ... -pair.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Ben137]

Hi guys

I tried to remove my dash today and got stuck on one of those damm shear bolts 3 hrs later and it still there! I will get it though...

My plan is to get to the fan and get it running again as per wiki. (wd40 etc)

As it is a total pig of a job, I only ever want to do once. Is there anything else I should/could be looking at whilst the dash is off??

You can change the fan easily by open the heater and remove the two screws and change the heater Fan.

[photosolo]

The old foam on the flaps that open and close had perished and was turning to dust when rubbed - meaning you are probably inhaling when fan in use.
I removed all that and replaced with new fire retardant foam. Also removed the heater matrix thingy and cleaned about 2 tonne of dead flies away!

[CovKid]

In my honest opinion, a PWM controller (DC Motor controller) is far better and arguably safer (ask Zaphira owners) than just soaking up excess current through a resistor.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GzJ8N1Rqp8" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Easy enough to fit.

[multisi]

Shear bolts - mole grips with sharp teeth has worked for me .Or cut a slot to take a large screwdriver.