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heater blower diagnosis steps?

Posted: 08 Mar 2014, 16:37
by lhd
whats the procedure for fault finding this problem?

Fuse was blown-replaced
Switch replaced, fuse hasn't blown again blower still not working.
so am I right in thinking it should be either the resistor or blower?
how do I test the resistor, fans not working on any speed by the way.
Cheers Rob.

Re: heater blower diagnosis setps?

Posted: 08 Mar 2014, 16:51
by R0B
Had the very same problem a couple of week back Rob.Dash out job mate.New blower and resistors from brickwerks.Steve at Gasure did mine.
http://www.brickwerks.co.uk/index.php/t ... -pair.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.brickwerks.co.uk/index.php/t ... d-fan.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Re: heater blower diagnosis setps?

Posted: 08 Mar 2014, 16:55
by nevill3
It sounds like the motor has seized, if the resistor is faulty the motor still works on it's highest speed because that "bypasses" the resistor. Did you replace the switch with a new one?

Here's a link to a few posts on how to check if it is the motor https://club8090.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.p ... it=+blower

The Wiki has an excellent idiots guide to the blower faults and how to replace it here https://club8090.co.uk/wiki/Co ... eplacement

Re: heater blower diagnosis steps?

Posted: 08 Mar 2014, 19:27
by lhd
Yep replaced switch with a new one from BY.
oh well.....

I'll have a mull over your posts when I get home from work. :ok

thx guys.
Rob.

Re: heater blower diagnosis steps?

Posted: 08 Mar 2014, 19:48
by lhd
Do you have to remove the heater box/unit to split, or can it be done in situ?
Rob.

Re: heater blower diagnosis steps?

Posted: 08 Mar 2014, 20:29
by dbz864
The job is not as bad as you think, not fun tho.

Re: heater blower diagnosis steps?

Posted: 08 Mar 2014, 20:42
by R0B
Heater box needs to be removed mate.

Re: heater blower diagnosis steps?

Posted: 09 Mar 2014, 17:07
by CovKid
Well put. Akin to having to do a 5000 piece 'bob the builder' jigsaw. :D

dbz864 wrote:The job is not as bad as you think, not fun tho.