fan switch

[Rick#55]

Hey guys, my fan switch is playing up, well, its not really playing up as such, it works but only on full tilt, so i can either have no air or blast your face off, are they removable or do i need a whole new dash unit console?

[northeast_gti-t]

is it climatronic or manual? if its the manual set up it could more than likely be a faulty resistor for the heater blower

[Rick#55]

manual, 4 settings, but only works on setting 4.

[Rhyso]

manual, 4 settings, but only works on setting 4.

then its as Matt said - faulty resisitor.  Not 100% sure where its located mind 

[richw911]

Taken from another forum:

First off you dont need to take your glove box out as many other how to's suggest.

Under the glove box on the far left  you will find a couple of plastic screws holding some foam trim in place take these out and pull the foam to one side.

Pull out the connector with 4 wires in it, then undo the 2 gold screws with either a 6mm socket or philips screwdriver the resistor pack will now fall out. 

[Rick#55]

nice one thanks guys, i take it these resister packs are available from main stealers to replace?

[richw911]

nice one thanks guys, i take it these resister packs are available from main stealers to replace?

Yep. this sites gives the part number as :  1J0 907 521

http://shop.vws.me.uk/vw-volkswagen-golf-mk4-air--con-blower-motor-resistor-295-p.asp

But check to make sure before you buy one 

[Rick#55]

ah, just found the problem, i think its related to when the pollen filter cover was broken and let water in! the last owner was such a bell end and left these little jobs that needed doing for me to find!!

[T_J_G]

Methinks you need a new one of those