Re: Heaters not working since flush and coolant refill
Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2014 8:06 pm
That's what she said..
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Re: Heaters not working since flush and coolant refill
Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2014 9:49 pm
Re: Heaters not working since flush and coolant refill
Posted: Fri Mar 31, 2017 5:15 pm
Cavalier342 wrote:The heater fan itself has nothing to do with the coolant system, check the wiring to it, the fuse and the resistor pack which plugs onto the fan unit. Probably one of them.
Okay, I also have a heater fan not working - Did the usual girl thing and just sprayed everything with WD40, and prayed. It whirred for about 10 minutes and died again ...Time to consult those wonderful guys who know stuff
No idea what a resister pack looks like or where to find it lol ... any help appreciated. Thank you x
Re: Heaters not working since flush and coolant refill
Posted: Fri Mar 31, 2017 7:02 pm
That sounds more like a dry motor bearing.
Does it make any noises when running ?
like a screaching, chirping or grating sound?
If it is the resistor pack, you will often only have a working fan when the switch is set at top speed.
This indicates a dead thermal fuse.
Or
If there is a resistor fault, then you may have two switch positions that appear to run the fan at the same speed.
I hope that helps.
Regarding "the usual girl thing"...
Don't be so self depricating - we have all done this at some stage before we built up knowledge, confidence or experience.
I would be careful at spraying WD40 at the fan. Unless you aim specifically at the bearings of the motor spindle, you will not gain anything apart from a cabin that stinks of WD40.
Lubricating rarely fixes a dry bearing, and so the most cost effective fix is to get a motor from a scrap yard. The motors themselves should be more or less the same between most Vauxhalls from the late 80s upto the late 90s.
Does it make any noises when running ?
like a screaching, chirping or grating sound?
If it is the resistor pack, you will often only have a working fan when the switch is set at top speed.
This indicates a dead thermal fuse.
Or
If there is a resistor fault, then you may have two switch positions that appear to run the fan at the same speed.
I hope that helps.
Regarding "the usual girl thing"...
Don't be so self depricating - we have all done this at some stage before we built up knowledge, confidence or experience.
I would be careful at spraying WD40 at the fan. Unless you aim specifically at the bearings of the motor spindle, you will not gain anything apart from a cabin that stinks of WD40.
Lubricating rarely fixes a dry bearing, and so the most cost effective fix is to get a motor from a scrap yard. The motors themselves should be more or less the same between most Vauxhalls from the late 80s upto the late 90s.
Re: Heaters not working since flush and coolant refill
Posted: Fri Mar 31, 2017 7:14 pm
Forgot to say...
Is fuse number 4 still okay.?
If the motor is getting dry / seizing up, chances are that it will draw too much current and burn out the fuse.
Is fuse number 4 still okay.?
If the motor is getting dry / seizing up, chances are that it will draw too much current and burn out the fuse.
Re: Heaters not working since flush and coolant refill
Posted: Fri Mar 31, 2017 7:34 pm
Yes fuse is fineRobsey wrote:That sounds more like a dry motor bearing.
Does it make any noises when running ?
like a screaching, chirping or grating sound? It did when it ran
If it is the resistor pack, you will often only have a working fan when the switch is set at top speed.
This indicates a dead thermal fuse. Had that too - It only worked (briefly) on the highest setting
Or
If there is a resistor fault, then you may have two switch positions that appear to run the fan at the same speed.
So I guess it could be either - if you turn the fan by hand, when it's switched on, there seems to be no resistance/attempt to function but will not freewheel either ... if that makes sense lol
Guess it's time to search for replacement part - not so easy in France - they didn't have the cavalier over here.
Thanks for responding - much appreciated xx
Re: Heaters not working since flush and coolant refill
Posted: Fri Mar 31, 2017 8:03 pm
Not the Cavalier.
In France it is the Vectra A.
But a fan from Corsa-A, Astra-F, Ascona-C, Kadett-E and Omega-A should also fit.
May be just little differences in the plastic casing, but than can be swapped.
You can buy the fans new in the UK, but they are very expensive.
About £115 the last time I looked...
So perhaps about €150 in France.
Just checked - part number 90464660 is coming back at £219
This part is listed for Vectra-A and Calibra only.
But I have fitted an Ascona-C fan and an Astra-F fan successfully
In France it is the Vectra A.
But a fan from Corsa-A, Astra-F, Ascona-C, Kadett-E and Omega-A should also fit.
May be just little differences in the plastic casing, but than can be swapped.
You can buy the fans new in the UK, but they are very expensive.
About £115 the last time I looked...
So perhaps about €150 in France.
Just checked - part number 90464660 is coming back at £219
This part is listed for Vectra-A and Calibra only.
But I have fitted an Ascona-C fan and an Astra-F fan successfully