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General Information => Troubleshooting => Topic started by: bbob203 on October 10, 2013, 06:18:23 pm

Title: Fan speed 1-3 doesn't work speed 4 works only..
Post by: bbob203 on October 10, 2013, 06:18:23 pm
Got a new fan switch to replace the old one that melted and i still have one of the problems i had before 1-3 doesn't work and the blower resistor was replaced a month ago. ???
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Post by: theman53 on October 10, 2013, 06:40:52 pm
If high works and the rest don't that points to the month old resistor or the wiring to it
Title: Re: Fan speed 1-3 doesn't work speed 4 works only..
Post by: CRSMP5 on October 10, 2013, 06:59:46 pm
ohhh yea text...

melted switch.... better check wires/plugs/terminals....................
Title: Re: Fan speed 1-3 doesn't work speed 4 works only..
Post by: smutts on October 12, 2013, 03:47:02 pm
Probably the bearings in the blower are seizing,
Title: Re: Fan speed 1-3 doesn't work speed 4 works only..
Post by: bbob203 on October 14, 2013, 05:58:17 pm
Replaced the control unit and 1 2 3 still don't work and don't light up the test light but 4 does. Blower feels ok but I don't know what a new one feels like so im going to go to the local vw shop and compare the feel of a new one to mine. Im bad with electrical work.. suggestions? CRS gave me some pointer but still open to more ideas.
Title: Re: Fan speed 1-3 doesn't work speed 4 works only..
Post by: CRSMP5 on October 15, 2013, 05:38:21 am
ohm meter is what you gotta use next.. gotta test control and control to resistor wires...
Title: Re: Re: Re:
Post by: theman53 on October 15, 2013, 06:45:34 am
If high works and the rest don't that points to the month old resistor or the wiring to it
Title: Re: Fan speed 1-3 doesn't work speed 4 works only..
Post by: bbob203 on October 15, 2013, 09:15:36 am
I'm thinking sluggish blower blew the thermal fuse on the new resistor.
Title: Re: Fan speed 1-3 doesn't work speed 4 works only..
Post by: bbob203 on October 15, 2013, 02:32:39 pm
I'm thinking sluggish blower blew the thermal fuse on the new resistor.

Replaced the thermal fuse on the resistor and went a picked up a good used blower for 45 bucks all is well and everything works!
Title: Re: Fan speed 1-3 doesn't work speed 4 works only..
Post by: TylerDurden on October 15, 2013, 03:42:03 pm
Sweet.


FWIW, New blowers don't cost much, and I've gotten mixed results with used blowers... like a year, tops.
Title: Re: Fan speed 1-3 doesn't work speed 4 works only..
Post by: bbob203 on October 15, 2013, 04:23:26 pm
Well when on u.e. and cc's gotta cut the costs..
Title: Re: Fan speed 1-3 doesn't work speed 4 works only..
Post by: TylerDurden on October 15, 2013, 05:53:29 pm
10-4
Title: Re: Fan speed 1-3 doesn't work speed 4 works only..
Post by: bbob203 on October 15, 2013, 06:03:58 pm
I agree though on that count normally i go new but this one looked like it was in good shape and said it came from a 96 and wasn't dusty at all. I figure mine had to be the original from 92 so this one ought to last 4 years if it is the original one from 96. The thermo fuse seems to be what goes on the resistor due to th fan drawing to much when it wears out.
Title: Re: Fan speed 1-3 doesn't work speed 4 works only..
Post by: R.O.R-2.0 on October 25, 2013, 02:23:24 pm
Sweet.


FWIW, New blowers don't cost much, and I've gotten mixed results with used blowers... like a year, tops.

AC blowers are cheap..

non-ac blowers are unobtanium, and spendy..

they also take a special resistor pack..

i spent almost $100 on those 2 parts alone..
Title: Re: Fan speed 1-3 doesn't work speed 4 works only..
Post by: thegimpster on October 30, 2013, 12:40:17 pm
I still have a complete non ac setup at the shop. I sold the last one for 300. they are expensive as ***.
Title: Re: Fan speed 1-3 doesn't work speed 4 works only..
Post by: R.O.R-2.0 on November 08, 2013, 01:31:58 am
I still have a complete non ac setup at the shop. I sold the last one for 300. they are expensive as ***.

SEE WHAT I MEAN!!!!
Title: Re: Fan speed 1-3 doesn't work speed 4 works only..
Post by: fatmobile on November 16, 2013, 07:22:07 pm
I sold a complete non-AC setup for $75,.. well everything under the dash/raintray.
 Now he wants to sell it.
Title: Re: Fan speed 1-3 doesn't work speed 4 works only..
Post by: R.O.R-2.0 on November 24, 2013, 11:23:38 am
I sold a complete non-AC setup for $75,.. well everything under the dash/raintray.
 Now he wants to sell it.

for mk2, right?
Title: Re: Fan speed 1-3 doesn't work speed 4 works only..
Post by: fatmobile on November 27, 2013, 10:37:20 pm
No it was for a MK1, I forgot this is a MK2 non-AC thread.
Title: Re: Fan speed 1-3 doesn't work speed 4 works only..
Post by: DogDiesel on November 29, 2013, 07:35:33 am
I found a blow motor with AC for mine, when others said they were not available.   

Surprised to hear Non AC is not available.  But they are.

http://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/1981/volkswagen/rabbit_pickup/climate_control/blower_motor.html
$51.98 3 in stock.
Title: Re: Fan speed 1-3 doesn't work speed 4 works only..
Post by: CRSMP5 on November 29, 2013, 08:18:26 am
no its a b3 with ac thread...

cabby = mk1 w/ac... rumors are non ac mk1 nla... you just proved exist with link

no idea why mk2 no ac in here... or mentoned.. same as mk2 with ac...

his issue is unlike mk1 or mk2.. blower fan witch part of controls vs seperate changable switch..
Title: Re: Fan speed 1-3 doesn't work speed 4 works only..
Post by: DogDiesel on November 30, 2013, 11:08:34 pm
when it is figured out what part is really not available, please let post.  Thread facts are hard to follow.  Parts can likely be found if ever made.