They probably would charge that much if the motor has to be replaced, because in order
to do it, the dash has to be removed.
The motor is available from the list vendors and several list members have done the
job. Go to www.vanagon.com
and try searching the archives.
Jerry
----- Original Message -----
From: "Harvest" <Harvest@FREDERICKMD.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, November 05, 2001 6:55 PM
Subject: front defroster blower

> Hey everyone, I am new to the list and the new owner of a '90 Vanagon MV.
> Clearly this is a great list and an inspiring resource to the newbie such
> as myself.  My front blower motor seems to be locked up (blows fuse
> immediately if turned on) and the local VW gurus tell me it is a $600
> repair.  I don't doubt there honesty or expertise, but I was wondering if
> there are any alternate solutions.  Has anyone used a 12v defroster before?
>  Any ideas would be appreciated.  Thanks in advance,
>
>
> Kevin