So I picked up a new heater/blower assembly thats in much better shape that mine but I have a few questions about it.

 

First there is this switch looks like it might be a temp sensor or something....looks like it might have been soldered at one point in time but the one on my old one is the same way so not sure how its supposed to look....

 

Next... The fan assemblies are set up different, on my original one the motor is on the outside and on this one i picked up the motor is mounted on the inside and im not sure which way is correct...

 

 

Finally... the valve where the hoses connect is frozen on both of them, is there some where to get a new one or where should I look/what should I do?

Edited March 26, 201214 yr by BlindSight

Hey.

 

I think I can help you with this one.

 

Yes the solder is broken on the resistor. Neededs to be fixed so that your fan switch will work on all speeds.

 

The heater body on the left is how mine looks. Motor body on the outside.

 

The water valve can be dissmantled. If you are lucky you can just clean it up and put it back together again. There are some small o-rings inside that may need replacing. Maybe you can get these from a hardware store or automotive store.

 

Cheers

 

Dirk.

 

P.S. Might be a good idea to dissmantle to heater body to get to the heater core. When I did this I found that most of the heater core was caked in years of dirt/fluff and other debris. Having cleaned it up the heater now works better and doesn't smell any more.

Edited March 27, 201214 yr by Dirk

Sweet thanks for the tips, so should I flip the motor around(think it was for a different model or did the previous owner just re-install it wrong?) I noticed a new valve on ebay for $40 if I cant get mine going.

Sweet thanks for the tips, so should I flip the motor around(think it was for a different model or did the previous owner just re-install it wrong?) I noticed a new valve on ebay for $40 if I cant get mine going.

 

Maybe a different model. Not sure.

 

Yeah, if you can get a new valve that would be best. Leaky valves are a pain.

Probably going to pick up that valve, next question I ran into today.... where the heck does this cable go? doesn't have it on my old one...

Sorry, can't help you with that one.

 

Maybe for air-con?

 

Does it move when you switch the toggle to cold?

hmmm it moves when I move the air circulation lever. Ordered a new heater valve, debating on getting all new hoses while im at it.

Do all the correct flaps work when moving circulation lever? Maybe something has fallen off.

 

Good move on the new pipes. Will stop you having to grovel under the footwell at a later date.

 

Dirk.