Alan,

I think your fan speed switch problem is symptomatic of a bad switch, not a
bad motor.  I have seen switches fail like this, where some of the speeds
don't work at first, and then the whole switch quits functioning.  Test the
switch before replacing the motor.

Chris.
'85 Westy
Usual Disclaimers Apply
  -----Original Message-----
  From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf Of
Alan Bosch
  Sent: Friday, October 19, 2001 9:08 AM
  To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
  Subject: Phred's Shiverin' These Cold Mornings...

  List Volks,
  While lots has been posted over the years about the rear heater I've never
paid attention - shame on me.  The rear heater on my bus pours out heat and
dosen't leak (yet!!) but only on high fan speed.  The other settings do not
work at all.  This started day before yesterday and, frankly, I have yet to
lift the seat to take a look-see.  But the carpet's dry and that's a good
thing...

  My questions...  Can the rear blower motor be replaced without removing
the whole heater core?  Is there a resistor pack on the motor that
can/should be swapped out, rather than replacing the whole unit?  Assuming I
can, in fact, just change out the motor or resistor pack, are these list
vendor parts, junkyard parts, or am I in for another mind-bending dealer
experience?

  Next...  I'm still looking for a defroster cable - that runs from one of
the air control levers to the flap that directs the forced air either up to
the defroster or down at your feet.  Anyone parting out a '86 or newer bus?

  Thanks all.  Have a great weekend.

  Alan Bosch
  & Phred ('88 Wolfsburg)

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