hi my 98 mk3 astra heater fan has stopped working on the first 2 settings and the last 2 settings work fully. I have put a meter on the switch for a quick test and i get a connection from 1-4 on the switch so im stuck, im reading about the motor resistor and wondered if it could be that. interestingly all 3 centre panel bulbs have blown to. cheers for any help..pj
2007-03-15 08:48:15 · 10 answers · asked by linkavage c 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
that'll be the resistor. 4 will always work because it doesnt use the resistor, and 3 just isnt broken yet. 1&2 are always first to go. i cant remember where it is on astras, but it'll be somewhere in the main air duct, so it gets air passed over it to cool it. the centre bulbs will probably be a co-incedence
2007-03-15 08:59:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have just had this same problem solved on my Astra. It is a weak design problem on them. I paid a local mechanic to fix mine. He replaced the fan unit and fitted a new seat belt stalk for £40. Fan works on all 4 speeds now.
To do the job I found a website called www.preloved.co.uk/go/motoring. There was instructions on how to do the job.
It is done from under the bonnet, a bit fiddly but well within the capabilities of a home mechanic.
2007-03-15 21:52:25 · answer #2 · answered by charterman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is likely to be the resistor.
If the last remaining section of the resistor fails, you'll only have speed 4 working - as the resistor is bypassed at full speed.
2007-03-15 13:54:51 · answer #3 · answered by Neil 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is the heater blower resistor that has burnt out . located on top of blower motor housing behind glove box . about £26 to buy and easy to fit . held in by 2 screws .
2007-03-15 08:59:51 · answer #4 · answered by dave g 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
heater resistor easily fixed by purchasing and fitting new unit
2007-03-15 12:58:27 · answer #5 · answered by gsf1200 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its definately and electric powered subject, wires, connections, change, motor etc in case your available with voltmeter do it your self, if no longer bypass to an autoelectrician / storage as for a manner plenty ive no concept
2016-10-18 11:26:49 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Faulty switch.
2007-03-15 08:58:16 · answer #7 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Check fuse pannel has a habit of burning out.
2007-03-15 08:51:19 · answer #8 · answered by sean b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need a new filter,they collect loads of sh*t and it stops your heater working,it happened to mine.
2007-03-15 08:52:45 · answer #9 · answered by Dooby 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ya switch is knackered
2007-03-15 09:45:09 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋