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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: grantmak on 29 December 2007, 00:50

Title: Noisy Heater fan..
Post by: grantmak on 29 December 2007, 00:50
Hi folks,
Anyone had this very annoying problem of a noisy heater fan on my MK2, it sounds like it might be rubbing or something!!
The noise level varies, sometimes very loud squeeking and rubbing sometimes not so.
Is there an easy cure!!!  :sad:

Oh and Merry Christmas by the way  :smiley:

Grant..
Title: Re: Noisy Heater fan..
Post by: Neaty on 29 December 2007, 01:37
wear a coat  :grin:
Title: Re: Noisy Heater fan..
Post by: cняis on 29 December 2007, 01:51
the blower bushes have probably dried up, get the blower out and lube the bugger!

to get the blower out:

passenger footwell, remove the foam/carpet covering, unplug the blower wires (blower is located near to the door), the blower assembly just twists to undo, be careful not to snap the plastic lugs...

then get the WD40 on it...
Title: Re: Noisy Heater fan..
Post by: grantmak on 29 December 2007, 05:13
Cheers for that Crevice,
Will do that when i get home..working offshore jist now so next wednesday will do the buisness..
Title: Re: Noisy Heater fan..
Post by: JamesS on 29 December 2007, 11:47
I have had the same problem for a year on my heater fan but that noise is only there on speeds 1&2 so I just turn it up to 3! I think it's time to sort it out, ive just beeen lazy.

jim
Title: Re: Noisy Heater fan..
Post by: Conker on 29 December 2007, 15:28
You can also get to the fan through the engine bay. Take off the plastic trim below the windscreen (scuttle tray??) and you will see the air hole into the cabin. You can reach a WD40 can down into the hole and spray the fan through holes in the fan blades. This cured my fan noises, but only lasts a few months.

Makes the cabin stink too!
Title: Re: Noisy Heater fan..
Post by: Dec on 29 December 2007, 15:31
I have had the same problem for a year on my heater fan but that noise is only there on speeds 1&2 so I just turn it up to 3! I think it's time to sort it out, ive just beeen lazy.

jim

mine only works on 3 and squeeks like a b!tch! What would the problem be as it doesnt seem to do anything on 1&2 :sad:
Title: Re: Noisy Heater fan..
Post by: dubslug on 29 December 2007, 15:36
sounds like the resistor has gone......
Title: Re: Noisy Heater fan..
Post by: Dec on 29 December 2007, 15:36
Is it easy to change that if it can be changed or is it a new motor job :sad:
Title: Re: Noisy Heater fan..
Post by: dubslug on 29 December 2007, 15:37
i just changed whole unit but then i knew i had one in shed that worked
Title: Re: Noisy Heater fan..
Post by: Dec on 29 December 2007, 15:48
Cool cheers mate guess ill get a new one in a few weeks. Proberly will be when the weather gets better i'll actually get one but i just put up with the noise for 5mins and its warm by then :laugh: Still not sure if i need a battery yet so dont wana buy one til i know for sure :(
Title: Re: Noisy Heater fan..
Post by: nam441 on 29 December 2007, 22:26
had a similar prob with mine as it would only work on 3rd setting.just sourced a 2nd hand one from a scrappy £15 and all ok now although the retaining tab is broken off but seems quite secure in its housing.oh well,time will tell!!