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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: mk3miniturbo on 08 December 2005, 17:24

Title: Very odd heater problem???
Post by: mk3miniturbo on 08 December 2005, 17:24

Hi,
I was driving along last night and all seemed well.  Then I lost first and second speed, so all I have now is third speed and "all or nothing". 
Has this happened to anyone else?  Is it just the swich or is the fan had it.  It was making a couple of weird screeching noises, but it tends to do that now and again.

Please Help  :sad:

Title: Re: Very odd heater problem???
Post by: Si on 08 December 2005, 17:28

Mine screeches on position 1 and 2 but not on 3.
Wouldnt of thought fan would be at fault?! Maybe its the switch?!

Title: Re: Very odd heater problem???
Post by: tobz. on 08 December 2005, 17:29

Common problem, the fuse inside the fan housing has blown.
this will happen if the fan starts drawing excessive current (like it would if it needed oiling and was therefore screeching).

Title: Re: Very odd heater problem???
Post by: Si on 08 December 2005, 17:30

Ah, handy thing to know then!  :smiley:
So maybe mine will blow soon?

Title: Re: Very odd heater problem???
Post by: tobz. on 08 December 2005, 17:32

It's cheap and easy to replace but I think it's a thermal fuse as opposed to a regular one.
If you oil the fan motor Si it could probably be avoided.

Title: Re: Very odd heater problem???
Post by: mk3miniturbo on 08 December 2005, 17:40

Where abouts is the fuse located? Should be easy enough, is the fuse soldered in and do you know where abouts I could get one from?

Quick reply, this forum thing is ace :)

Title: Re: Very odd heater problem???
Post by: GTI EDITION (aka LTD) on 08 December 2005, 18:46

I thought it was called a resistor ( it's situated behind the metal plate which has the 4 pin socket atached to the plastic fan housing ) and should be able to match it up with one from any Tandy or other electronics shop . Just take it along or write down what's printed on it . Then just solder the new on on  :wink:

Title: Re: Very odd heater problem???
Post by: Gambit on 08 December 2005, 20:06

aye just make sure you give the motor a serious oiling/wd40 when you go to replace the resistor otherwise you'll be replacing it again about 2mths down the line!

the reason the motor tightens is because water seeps down under the scuttle tray and into the heater housing. so give the housing a bit of a seal with silicone or similar

GSF stock the resistor packs also, if you cant be bothered soldering the new fuse in!

Title: Re: Very odd heater problem???
Post by: mk3miniturbo on 09 December 2005, 00:35

Nice one,
Yes you are right I cant be arsed soldering the parts in so I will get in touch with GSF.
Am I right in thinking that the heater fan is under the glovebox side of the dashboard? How easy is it to take apart?

Title: Re: Very odd heater problem???
Post by: GTI EDITION (aka LTD) on 09 December 2005, 00:57

Peice off pi55 mate ..... just remove the soft foam like cover from below the nearside lower parcel shelf then lift up the plastic locking tag on the fan housing then turn it anti-clockwise and it should come out  . :wink:

Title: Re: Very odd heater problem???
Post by: mk3miniturbo on 09 December 2005, 08:57

Thankyou for the advice.  This site is my new home :)

Title: Re: Very odd heater problem???
Post by: mk3miniturbo on 12 December 2005, 12:45

Yes the fix worked on my car.  Also it was very easy :)

thanks for all the advice, although I cant really lube the heater fan? Any ideas?