Seat Alhambra (mk1) Front Blower Not Working?

[Geege]

Hello, wondering if someone could help me:

 

I have a 1998 Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI 90bhp AHU engine (Mk1). (I've been using the Haynes Ford Galaxy manual 3984 to help too)

 

My air-con was working fine and my blower was working fine (one all settings, both heat and air-con was working), until one day I decided to turn the control panel switch (1st dial on left) off. When I turned it back on, it wouldn't work at all, no matter what speed I set it on. I had at some point damaged the 1st dial anyway - so decided to replace the whole white control panel with a new one off ebay (the white control panel unit behind the front fascia that houses all three switches). However the blower will still not work. No air blows into the cabin through the vents, only ambient air is ventilated (if you get my meaning).

 

With the new control panel (Part number 95NW18D451A) installed, I tested again, making sure all plugs were in and correct. The blower will still not work, in fact, all I get is a little poot of air as I turn the 1st dial from zero to on. It is though there isn't enough pressure or air (not sure what this indicates).

 

So what now, does this indicate that it may be the resistor is at fault or perhaps the actual front blower motor?

 

For information I know the REAR blower motor works as when I press the fascia switch on it blows in the rear of the cabin.

 

What should I do now? Should I try replacing the resistor pack or does it sound more like its the front blower fan itself which has died? (or even could it be the wiring loom?)

[Rosie]

Hi

 

The fault is the front fan resistor,hidden just behind the glove box.Its a small device about 10cm x 5cm x1cm.Cost about

[Geege]

Thanks Rosie, I wasn't sure as it doesn't work at any speed setting. I'll source a replacement resistor (looks easy to replace according to the Ford Galaxy Haynes manual) and fit that initially - and while I'm at it I might as well take the blower fan out and give that a dusting/clean :)

 

Where is a good place a find a replacement Resistor (apart from ebay? or a scrap dealer?)