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What to do for a seized heater fan?
Historical mailing list - Keith Olsen
Tue, 16 Nov 1999 18:30:42 EST
...you turn the switch on, the dash lights seem to dim a bit indicating to me a seized blower motor. Ive checked the archives...
Re: Climate Control Cable Meltdown - '84 Westy
Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
Thu, 5 Aug 2004 15:23:49 -0400
...Stebbins wrote: >I too have my dash out to replace the blower motor and while I'm in there I'm replacing the heater...
Re: Steering wheel locked after replacing blower motor
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 20 May 2011 17:39:46 -0700
...Steering wheel locked after replacing blower motor I'm familiar with the situation you described usually seen when the wheels are cut hard over...
Never seen this before..Fuses melted..
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Sun, 1 Apr 2007 17:27:48 -0700
My GL/weekender/faux-Westy with the inline 4 motor transplant: I put in another battery to power lights and the water pump a...
Re: Heater Refurbished Still Questions
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 30 Jan 2005 22:32:34 -0600
...I have read repeatedly over time on this list that failure of the bearings in the blower motor will occur, even after all the...
1991 Carat w/SmallCar Subie Conversion -
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 10 Dec 2023 23:39:44 -0600
...New Mercedes front spindle locks New front shocks (KYB) New electric window motors. New front door window seals New Headlight switch New front door...
Re: Front Heater wiring *REVISITED*
Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
Fri, 23 Dec 2011 11:22:59 -0500
> > There's been a huge misunderstanding here - we thought that you tested the > blower before you put it in the dash. Didn't you...
Updated For Sale Parts List
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sat, 17 Aug 2002 22:17:57 -0500
...NO key, $25.00 #36) Two windshield wiper motors, $20.00 each #37) Two blower motors with resistors $30.00 each #38) One set...
Re: Front blower for defrost...
Historical mailing list - Fjazzbass
Tue, 20 Aug 2013 11:44:33 -0400
...I didn't think there was a low pressure cut out switch. >> >> >> >> Any relay that might be stuck? >> >> >> >> Also, the front blower sounds like...
Electric confusion
Historical mailing list - Jim Maginel
Wed, 05 Feb 1997 10:02:53 -0600
...wiper/front heater blower. Since they both appear to be totally inaccessible, would it make sense to connect a switch to these fuse terminals...
Re: Can't back up
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 14 Nov 2008 19:18:13 -0800
...not come on.Recently had the dash out > for a front blower motor/heater core replacement and am confident > something > did not get reconnected...
Re: question regarding front heater switch and knob, 1990 Vanagon GL
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Wed, 30 Dec 2009 11:44:09 -0500
...Same part other than slight wiring mod. > > Mark > > > > Dennis Haynes wrote: >> Sure sign the blower motor is about to seize of otherwise fail. Fuses...
Re: Power window issue
Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
Sun, 11 Jul 2021 14:16:57 -0700
...Passenger side window goes up/down very nicely when > jumping motor directly from battery. Success on rebuild! > However, when using passenger's side switch...
Sale Update - 1991 VW Carat w/Subaru Conversion
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Tue, 12 Dec 2023 20:13:27 -0600
...New Mercedes front spindle locks New front shocks (KYB) New electric window motors. New front door window seals New Headlight switch New front door...
Re: A/C noisy racket
Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
Tue, 10 Feb 2015 21:41:12 -0800
...housing that hold the blower motor (between the two air outlet. That should do it if the fan motor is loose. If the squirrel...
Re: Repost. Troubleshooting a Circuit
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sat, 23 Feb 2013 12:40:03 -0800
...switch have failed? Turning key to X position sends + to X of headlight switch. At that wire junction, (P97.63 track 40) another wire...
Front Heater Box Overhaul
Historical mailing list - James V
Fri, 12 Mar 2004 01:09:49 -0800
I've just removed the heater box assembly to replace the blower motor and reseal the vents/flaps. A couple questions: 1. I'd...
Re: Never seen this before..Fuses melted..
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Sun, 1 Apr 2007 21:15:58 -0400
...Of course, it's possible too, that the fan motor is drawing too much current. Mike Don Hanson wrote: > My GL/weekender/faux-Westy...
AC Blower problem
Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
Sun, 20 Jul 2008 12:23:39 -0700
...I confirmed that (after making the connection that the fuse provides) the blower works in the 2 high settings just fine !! So the obvious...
Re: '85 electrics going
Historical mailing list - Tyrone Greene
Tue, 19 Jan 1999 10:33:19 -0500
...well, yesterday morning my > blower motor (in the front dash) kicked out and last night my wipers > exited stage left. frankly, i haven't...
Re: front headlights not working.... (long winded again)
Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
Tue, 25 Jan 2005 10:04:36 -0500
...or not - the easiest thing to check is if your front blower motor or windshield wiper works, if it does (with the engine running...
Re: Adding accessory/lighting?
Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
Mon, 5 Jul 2004 10:59:41 +0200
...Maybe I will get to make the lights have two levels of brightness > since > > the switch has two settings for the blower motor. What...
Re: Front cabin fan problems
Historical mailing list - Robert Campbell
Sun, 25 Jan 2004 07:36:46 -0800
...those switches in your dash, the fan switch, A/C switch, etc., study them a bit for easy removal and note that you CAN...
Re: Turn signal won't work at all
Historical mailing list - thewestyman
Sat, 23 Feb 2019 11:52:47 -0800
...Hi to all, ‘86 Weekender 2.1, A/C I have worked on the heater system, took the dash out, changed the blower motor...
Re: Front Heater Motor
Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
Thu, 7 Dec 2000 07:04:57 -0600
...Moreover, the switch that controls the fan motor is totally missing. Now, my question is this: Will I really have to dismount the entire...
Re: G60 motor in an '88 westy
Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
Thu, 18 Feb 1999 20:21:13 -0500
...My friend's 225hp G60 rabbit ate blowers. He switched to a turbo and never looked back. I'm not saying don't use...
Fresh Air Fan Blower (long)
Historical mailing list - Tom Clein
Wed, 3 Mar 1999 11:20:27 -0800
...around it while trying to turn seized motor...concluded that was 'burning' smell accompanying non-working blower....gotta be careful about that! Also lubed...
Re: anyone have an 1984 Vanagon owners manual?
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Sun, 7 Dec 2003 14:19:41 -0600
...the switch in the middle is "air volume preselect". (!?). quote" with this switch, you can preselect blower motor (rpm) speeds. depress right half of...
Re: Dash removal Instruction for all of you ready to fix your heater
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 3 Feb 2003 19:30:40 -0500
...You will probably have to remove > the squirrel cages from you old motor and insert them on the new motor. Getting the blower wheel...
FS: Westy Eberspacher heater CHEAP!
Historical mailing list - Pernice, Vincent
Fri, 10 Jan 2003 09:43:39 -0500
...Comes with the main heater unit (with glow plug and sensor/switch attached), fuel pump, ducting etc. I believe a blower motor is also...
Re: Rear Heater fan trouble shoot tips
Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
Sat, 14 Sep 2013 09:30:54 -0700
...just exchanged plugs before buying a new switch . I would also have gone to the blower motor first and jumped it too see if...
Re: Front cabin fan problems
Historical mailing list - Ron Sem
Sun, 25 Jan 2004 22:32:00 -0500
...those switches in your dash, the fan switch, A/C switch, etc., study them a bit for easy removal and note that you CAN...
Re: some BA-6 pictures
Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
Tue, 9 Jan 2007 21:55:43 -0700
...sensor switch. About '98 or so, the points on the end of the combustion blower motor started failing. I replaced that motor with a...
Re: Platinum Cat heater while mobile..
Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
Thu, 7 Dec 2000 12:55:30 -0800
...blower motor does not work, the heater will not even turn on. On my plat cat, there is actually a vacuum operated switch, which...
Re: Phred's Shiverin' These Cold Mornings...
Historical mailing list - dieselwesty
Fri, 19 Oct 2001 11:32:37 -0400
There is a 3 speed switch, swap that out first. I do not think it is your motor that is failing. Could be brushes...
Quantum Turbo Diesel FS. Drive it or convert your Vanagon.
Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
Fri, 21 Jul 2000 14:18:34 -0400
...Fits with VW stock Vanagon D motor mounts (unlike Jetta/Golf and later B3 Passats) * 4x Power window motors, mechanisms and 6x switches * Cruise...
Re: Rear heater woes...
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Sun, 13 Jul 2003 20:41:47 -0400
David, Testing for rear heater leaks and having a blower motor that will not turn on are unrelated. The on/off valve, located on...
Re: FS: Westy Eberspacher heater CHEAP!
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 10 Jan 2003 16:16:34 -0600
...Comes > > > > with the main heater unit (with glow plug and sensor/switch > > > attached), fuel pump, ducting etc. I believe a blower motor is > > also...
Re: Power window issue
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Mon, 12 Jul 2021 09:22:30 -0400
...Passenger side window goes up/down very nicely when > > jumping motor directly from battery. Success on rebuild! > > However, when using passenger's side switch...
Re: Help! BA-6 quit!
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Mon, 10 Feb 2003 10:50:34 -0800
...I <DIV></DIV>>can <DIV></DIV>>hear the swtitch relay working, and the blower motor comes on, but <DIV></DIV>>the...
'85 GL for Sale (MA) - Large Sunroof
Historical mailing list - Dustin Fitch
Tue, 25 May 2004 19:48:06 EDT
...Owner number one sold 'er at about 108,000 miles and certainly must have taken good care of that motor. I'm tellin' you...
Re: FS: Westy Eberspacher heater CHEAP!
Historical mailing list - Pernice, Vincent
Fri, 10 Jan 2003 12:15:59 -0500
...Comes > > with the main heater unit (with glow plug and sensor/switch > > attached), fuel pump, ducting etc. I believe a blower motor is > also...
Re: Power window issue
Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
Mon, 12 Jul 2021 07:48:09 -0700
...Passenger side window goes up/down very nicely when > > > jumping motor directly from battery. Success on rebuild! > > > However, when using passenger's side switch...
Re: Phred's Shiverin' These Cold Mornings...
Historical mailing list - Data Services
Fri, 19 Oct 2001 23:08:06 -0400
...Can the rear blower motor be replaced without removing the whole heater core? Is there a resistor pack on the motor that can/should...
Hot weather modifications
Historical mailing list - t bill
Sun, 23 Aug 1998 12:17:25 -0700
...You must disconnet the orriginal circut, otherwise power will flow to the blower motor, drawing more amps than that circut can safely handle. Drawback...
Subject: air-cooled heat (buy Vanagon?)
Historical mailing list - Martin Laycock
Thu, 22 Apr 1999 17:40:12 +0100
...You can tell which is which by the presence of a blower switch on the heater control panel. I treat my VW camper a...
Re: AC Blower problem
Historical mailing list - mdrillock
Sat, 19 Jul 2008 21:07:26 -0700
...I have already > trbl shot the switch up fwd and it IS good. > > So is this a problem with the evaporator fan resistors ? or...
Re: 3 speed heater fan switch in canada ??
Historical mailing list - Yves Demers
Thu, 29 Nov 2007 14:14:23 -0800
...way I want it >> also thatt switch does not use any resistor to control the dc motor speed >> it >> uses a power pulse modulation...
Re: Re-introduction & Dash Removal Question
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Sun, 23 Feb 2014 16:10:34 -0800
...is out? So far I have: > > Blower Fan > Heater Core > Heater Core Valve > Heater Box Clips > Ignition Switch > Brake Master Cylinder (no clutch MC...
Re: How do you replace the electical switch on the bottom of the lock cylinder?
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Fri, 3 Mar 2006 18:48:23 -0800
And hey, how much for the WRX motor? :-) On 3/3/06, Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@gmail.com> wrote: > > No, David. The switch is...
Re: tracing electrical problem
Historical mailing list - YauMan Chan
Wed, 7 Oct 1998 09:11:05 -0700
...motors (highly improbable both motors failed at the same time.) Since both mirrors are controlled by one switch, it is probably in the switch...
[FIX] Front Heater Switch - Caution
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 8 Sep 2002 15:29:49 -0500
I just replaced the front blower switch on my 88 GL. The motor would run only on the "HI" position and you could hear...
Re: Aircooled Heat inline fan?
Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
Fri, 25 Oct 2002 08:55:47 -0500
...I plan to disconnect and remove the OEM VW aux blower and replace it with the two bilge blowers. On the suggestion of a...
Re: Aux Heater-Do I Feel Stupid!
Historical mailing list - Mike S
Sun, 2 Dec 2007 17:24:01 -0500
...blower was burnt out - mud wasps had at one time past built a nest in there, which kept it from turning. Goodbye, motor windings...
Re: mystery connector coming off rear heater circuit on my '84
Historical mailing list - jimt
Thu, 13 Jan 2005 14:29:58 -0700
...to take a look? > > In reassembling my dash after doing the blower motor and headlamp > relays on my '84 1.9L I discovered an...
Re-introduction & Dash Removal Question
Historical mailing list - Nathan Wood
Sun, 23 Feb 2014 16:19:10 -0600
...Blower Fan Heater Core Heater Core Valve Heater Box Clips Ignition Switch Brake Master Cylinder (no clutch MC since it is an auto) Wiper...
Re: Front heater core and heater blower replacement
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
Mon, 11 Feb 2008 17:13:28 -0500
...Front Blower Fan. One key to the front heater working properly is the front blower fan. These can seize up over time. In a...
Parting '87 GL passenger van with blue exterior and gray fabric i nterior
Historical mailing list - Birkenfeld Jeff
Wed, 19 Mar 2003 16:00:14 -0600
...body-injectors are up for grabs, interior items like dash switches-knobs-blower-fuse box-harness are up for grabs, lights and lenses available...
Question about front heater core removal... blower motor wires)
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Wed, 5 Mar 2008 17:10:23 EST
...the wires that power and control the heater motor. Is there a connector I am not seeing? Do most people just cut them and...
Vanagon Interior parts Brown vinyl FS
Historical mailing list - Jon Hathaway
Thu, 23 Jul 1998 22:52:52 -0400
...under the dash to the heater and all relays and switches.. Front blower motor/housing metal engine cover (won't ship this either, it...