paulpa66 Posted September 28, 2015 Report Posted September 28, 2015 Hi, does anyone have any suggestions what to look at changing with my internal front heater. seems ok on speed 1,2 but on 4 especially it ends up blowing a fuse Quote
chromedome Posted September 28, 2015 Report Posted September 28, 2015 It will more than likely be the resistor pack. I think it's located on the left hand side of the heater matrix. You will need to remove the glove box to get access to it. Quote
paulpa66 Posted September 28, 2015 Author Report Posted September 28, 2015 thanks i,ll take a look, will it have a part number on so i can order a new one? Quote
paulpa66 Posted September 29, 2015 Author Report Posted September 29, 2015 (edited) Managed to buy one from VW 7M0 959 263 C £18 cheaper than ford!!But i have noticed this on ebay that looks identical ( should have looked first!)£8.49 Now hoping i get no blown heater fuses Edited September 29, 2015 by paulpa66 Quote
sparky Paul Posted September 29, 2015 Report Posted September 29, 2015 (edited) Usual resistor pack failure symptom is no fan on 1/2/3 settings or any combination, 4 usually works okay as it bypasses the resistors. If the fuse blows on speed 4, I would check that the fan turns freely and is not seizing, and that there are no blockages. Do you get good air flow on 4 before the fuse goes pop? Does engaging recirculate make any difference? Edited September 29, 2015 by sparky Paul Quote
paulpa66 Posted September 29, 2015 Author Report Posted September 29, 2015 (edited) Not had any noticeable issues with airflow, seems ok running on 1,2 but sometimes on full it just blows the fuse. I never have it on recirculating maybe i should try that.So probably wasted on the new resistor pack, put old one on ebay then is it easy to get to fan to check movement? I assume it is moving ok otherwise it would blow on low settings? Old resistor pack looked a bit corroded on the single resistor going across the pack at back. Any resistance settings to check? Maybe compare with new one see if they give same results.( will take it out again) Edited September 29, 2015 by paulpa66 Quote
sparky Paul Posted September 29, 2015 Report Posted September 29, 2015 Not sure what it's like to get the heater out of a mk.2, but it could be a major op. Mine squeaks on lower speeds, but it's done it for years and I can't bring myself to attempt to get to it. Too many other problems to worry about... Might sound a daft question, but is the fuse fitted of the correct rating? I think it should be a 30A, if I remember correctly? If the fuse is correct, my guess would be a faulty or stiff blower motor. Quote
paulpa66 Posted September 29, 2015 Author Report Posted September 29, 2015 yes correct fuse fitted. I get no noises (odd ones that is) sounds to be working ok, guess i,ll need to get on my hands and knees have a good look Quote
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