Interior Fan switch

BiGRUD · 01-07-2008, 22:43

Hi Guy's,

Long time no post.... sorry.

Anyway I've recently purchased a T reg Felicia Estate 1.6 SLXi. It's pretty mint, 1 lady owner, FSH with 60k. It also has air-con....? NiCE.

The only things wrong with it are:

1). The interior fan will only blow on number 3. Is this just a faulty switch on the dash?

2). The air-con isn't very cold. Is this just in need of a re-gas?

Cheers.

anewman · 01-07-2008, 23:35

Wow air con, didn't think any UK models had it. Would probably need a regas, but apparently while having it gassed again, you can get them to put some sort of dye in as well so it will be made obvious where any leaks come from.

phiggman · 02-07-2008, 00:29

i'd imagine it is the dash switch m8. fords do the exact same thing. transits kas escorts and fiestas all work on number4 only!!!!

BiGRUD · 02-07-2008, 09:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by anewman

Wow air con, didn't think any UK models had it. Would probably need a regas, but apparently while having it gassed again, you can get them to put some sort of dye in as well so it will be made obvious where any leaks come from.

WOW is what I thought. I thought it was a misprint but yep it's there. Halfords are doing the gas for £40 and chucking in a free sanitizer thing worth £12. Not sure whether to go for it or go to a garage and get it done.....?

As for the switch.... anyone know how much from a main dealer? Couldn't see any on fleaBay.

**mannyo** · 02-07-2008, 09:21

The fan only working on number 3 could be the switch, but my guessing is the resistor pack has failed. Happened on my old mondeo, fan would only work on number 4. Changed the resistor pack and all 4 speeds were back. Usually everything stops working when the switch goes.

BiGRUD · 02-07-2008, 09:22

Does anyone know roughly how much the Resisitor pack costs? Cheers.

BiGRUD · 07-07-2008, 13:47

Oh, does anyone also know if it is main dealer only or not? Thanks.

KenONeill · 07-07-2008, 15:09

Fan I'd think resistor pack or contacts, depending on detail design.

Ref the aircon, I'd steer clear of Halfrauds, and go to an automotive aircon place, who'll do a dye test for leaks before regassing, and give you a sensible estimate for actual costs if there's bits need replacing.

BiGRUD · 07-07-2008, 17:29

Right main dealer wants nearly £30 for a new resisitor...

Sorry to be a pain, but I haven't got a Haynes lie book yet, so could anyone tell me where the damn thing is so I can do some testing?

Cheers.

Lummox · 07-07-2008, 17:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by KenONeill

Fan I'd think resistor pack or contacts, depending on detail design.

Ref the aircon, I'd steer clear of Halfrauds, and go to an automotive aircon place, who'll do a dye test for leaks before regassing, and give you a sensible estimate for actual costs if there's bits need replacing.

Unless i'm much mistaken the dye is added with the gas. And in theory if there is a known leak you shouldnt fill the system with R134a either.

TeflonTom · 07-07-2008, 20:32

oooh, i've got a series resistor somewhere.... i'll see if i can find it

TeflonTom · 07-07-2008, 20:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by BiGRUD

Sorry to be a pain, but I haven't got a Haynes lie book yet, so could anyone tell me where the damn thing is so I can do some testing?

it's on the end of the heater motor housing (in the engine bay), kind of under the widscreen wiper motor... iirc it has a 6pin connector on it but i could be wrong

01-07-2008, 22:43	#1
BiGRUD Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 103 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Interior Fan switch Hi Guy's, Long time no post.... sorry. Anyway I've recently purchased a T reg Felicia Estate 1.6 SLXi. It's pretty mint, 1 lady owner, FSH with 60k. It also has air-con....? NiCE. The only things wrong with it are: 1). The interior fan will only blow on number 3. Is this just a faulty switch on the dash? 2). The air-con isn't very cold. Is this just in need of a re-gas? Cheers. __________________ Rudders

01-07-2008, 23:35	#2
anewman Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Leeds Posts: 2,512 Thanks: 984 Thanked 222 Times in 205 Posts	Re: Interior Fan switch Wow air con, didn't think any UK models had it. Would probably need a regas, but apparently while having it gassed again, you can get them to put some sort of dye in as well so it will be made obvious where any leaks come from. __________________ 94 Favorit GLXIe Estate

02-07-2008, 00:29	#3
phiggman Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 19 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Interior Fan switch i'd imagine it is the dash switch m8. fords do the exact same thing. transits kas escorts and fiestas all work on number4 only!!!! __________________ pickup van 1.6mpi £190 workhorse! earning her keep!!! 35+MPG

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mannyo BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Stevenage Herts. Posts: 11,091 Thanks: 34 Thanked 303 Times in 283 Posts	Re: Interior Fan switch The fan only working on number 3 could be the switch, but my guessing is the resistor pack has failed. Happened on my old mondeo, fan would only work on number 4. Changed the resistor pack and all 4 speeds were back. Usually everything stops working when the switch goes. __________________ Manny 2005 Octavia 2.0TDi Elegance combi my skoda website http://www.octaviars.co.uk Join the briskoda.net folding team click Here for more info

02-07-2008, 09:22	#6
BiGRUD Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 103 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Interior Fan switch Does anyone know roughly how much the Resisitor pack costs? Cheers. __________________ Rudders Last edited by BiGRUD; 07-07-2008 at 13:46.

07-07-2008, 13:47	#7
BiGRUD Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 103 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Interior Fan switch Oh, does anyone also know if it is main dealer only or not? Thanks. __________________ Rudders

07-07-2008, 15:09	#8
KenONeill Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Normally somewhere in Scotland! Posts: 10,381 Thanks: 56 Thanked 491 Times in 482 Posts	Re: Interior Fan switch Fan I'd think resistor pack or contacts, depending on detail design. Ref the aircon, I'd steer clear of Halfrauds, and go to an automotive aircon place, who'll do a dye test for leaks before regassing, and give you a sensible estimate for actual costs if there's bits need replacing.

07-07-2008, 17:29	#9
BiGRUD Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 103 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Interior Fan switch Right main dealer wants nearly £30 for a new resisitor... Sorry to be a pain, but I haven't got a Haynes lie book yet, so could anyone tell me where the damn thing is so I can do some testing? Cheers. __________________ Rudders

07-07-2008, 20:32	#11
TeflonTom Briskodiodion Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hayling Island, Hampshire Posts: 7,983 Thanks: 43 Thanked 210 Times in 182 Posts	Re: Interior Fan switch oooh, i've got a series resistor somewhere.... i'll see if i can find it __________________ vorsprung durch czechnik

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