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Subject:Re: Heater Fan Quit 83.5 westy
From:John Meeks
Date:Fri, 19 Nov 2004 13:58:12 -0500

On Fri, 19 Nov 2004 09:53:01 -0700, Don Spence <dkspence@telus.net> wrote:
> How can you tell it's winter?  : >
> Driving my kid home last night, as the temp started to drop from
> unseasonable highs, my front heater fan stopped blowing. Question is,
> is it the fan motor or the switch that failed?
>
> With the rear fan blowing on high, I can hear it slow down
> incrementally as I advance the front fan switch from 1, to 2, to 3.
> I'm guessing this means the front switch is fine and the motor is
> seized.  Right?
>
> If so I'm looking at a front fan R& R. Any web postings on the
> procedure?
> Anything else that should be looked at while I have the dash out?
> Many thanks for the wisdom
> Cheers
> Chilly Don.
>
Don,
> Any web postings on the
> procedure?

Here's a very good and detailed procedure from Joel Cort.
http://www.vanagonauts.com/?catid=118
Want to take some pictures when you do yours? ;)

John Meeks
Vanagon Rescue Squad
http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm
'91 Multivan
Top o' Northern Michigan
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