Hi i have just bought a 51 plate xsara vtr coupe
i love the car but the only fault is the blowers only work on 4!
can anyone please help me on what this is, and how to fix it (i am fairly mechanically minded)
help is much appreciated
iain [/i]
Xsara Heater Blower Problems
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Hey Iain, have you read through this recent topic?
http://www.frenchcarforum.co.uk/forum/v ... hp?t=26294
Cheers, Adam.
http://www.frenchcarforum.co.uk/forum/v ... hp?t=26294
Cheers, Adam.
Welcome to our troubles, Iain !
If the car doesn’t have air conditioning, a blown fuse link in the speed control resistor causes loss of the lower speeds, while top speed still works because it uses direct feed.
Story here:
http://www.frenchcarforum.co.uk/forum/v ... hp?t=23334
If the car doesn’t have air conditioning, a blown fuse link in the speed control resistor causes loss of the lower speeds, while top speed still works because it uses direct feed.
Story here:
http://www.frenchcarforum.co.uk/forum/v ... hp?t=23334
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The part shown is attached to the blower motor, to be in the breeze, but covered with a perforated metal shield.
Some models have it in the air duct, very near the blower.
The fuse link is the silvery piece with yellow tip.
A failsafe nail would be good to test for a short while, because if the resistors get hot because of lack of airflow, you could start fireworks.
A replacement from a wreck may be good if it’s still in place without signs of it having gone back and forth several times.
If you’re not good at electrics, this is the opportunity to start somewhere with a cheap multimeter, and measure the fuse link for continuity.
It’s either open and faulty, or closed and good.
Enjoy a good fiddle.
Some models have it in the air duct, very near the blower.
The fuse link is the silvery piece with yellow tip.
A failsafe nail would be good to test for a short while, because if the resistors get hot because of lack of airflow, you could start fireworks.
A replacement from a wreck may be good if it’s still in place without signs of it having gone back and forth several times.
If you’re not good at electrics, this is the opportunity to start somewhere with a cheap multimeter, and measure the fuse link for continuity.
It’s either open and faulty, or closed and good.
Enjoy a good fiddle.
2002 C5 2.0i AL4 230,000 km 76372389