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Dooleythewonderdog
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Location: Sunshine Coast, Australia
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 Posted: Sat Jul 08, 2017 4:48 pm Post subject: Fan for heater |
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OK so another issue so another question for Samba!
The fan (I'm assuming for the heater) switch located by the lights & hazard knobs - is that knob for the heater? If so, is there a motor or similar that should come on when you turn the knob? I turn the fan knob and nothing works. I think i can turn it twice - as in it clicks twice.
I also have issues with the normal air coming to the windscreen but I'll tackle this first!
On a side note, I have purchased a Haynes manual - this should shed light on most issues for me?
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sjbartnik
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| Posted: Sat Jul 08, 2017 5:10 pm Post subject: Re: Fan for heater |
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| Dooleythewonderdog wrote: |
OK so another issue so another question for Samba!
The fan (I'm assuming for the heater) switch located by the lights & hazard knobs - is that knob for the heater? If so, is there a motor or similar that should come on when you turn the knob? I turn the fan knob and nothing works. I think i can turn it twice - as in it clicks twice.
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That fan has nothing to do with the heater, it's for fresh air ventilation only (i.e. air from the vents in the cowl at the base of the windshield).
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Bobnotch
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| Posted: Sat Jul 08, 2017 9:05 pm Post subject: Re: Fan for heater |
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| Dooleythewonderdog wrote: |
OK so another issue so another question for Samba!
The fan (I'm assuming for the heater) switch located by the lights & hazard knobs - is that knob for the heater? If so, is there a motor or similar that should come on when you turn the knob? I turn the fan knob and nothing works. I think i can turn it twice - as in it clicks twice.
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That fan has nothing to do with the heater, it's for fresh air ventilation only (i.e. air from the vents in the cowl at the base of the windshield). |
Yup, and there are 3 settings on the speed of the motor. Setting #1, some noise and no airflow. Setting #2, more noise and a little airflow. Setting #3, lots of noise and a little more airflow than setting #2. It's not for heat, and isnt even ducted into the heating system.
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Dooleythewonderdog
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| Posted: Sat Jul 08, 2017 9:11 pm Post subject: Re: Fan for heater |
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OK thanks.
So clearly the fan 'speed' doesn't work. Any ideas as to how to fix or why it wouldn't????? |
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Dooleythewonderdog
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| Posted: Sat Jul 08, 2017 9:14 pm Post subject: Re: Fan for heater |
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Yup, and there are 3 settings on the speed of the motor. Setting #1, some noise and no airflow. Setting #2, more noise and a little airflow. Setting #3, lots of noise and a little more airflow than setting #2. It's not for heat, and isnt even ducted into the heating system.[/quote]
OK nothing when I turn the knob. It turns but no noise or change in airflow...plus the airflow on driver's side is constantly on...another issue I'll post about in time.  |
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Dooleythewonderdog
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Bobnotch
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| Posted: Sat Jul 08, 2017 9:39 pm Post subject: Re: Fan for heater |
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| OK nothing when I turn the knob. It turns but no noise or change in airflow...plus the airflow on driver's side is constantly on...another issue I'll post about in time. |
That means you'll need to pull the airbox out and split it, as the motor is inside it. Some are held in place with 10mm headed screws, while some use a 5 or 6mm allenhead screw. I've ran into both, so just beware of it. Most times though, the motor shaft has stuck to the bearings, and just needs to be freed up to run again. You'll need to drop the radio out first to access it. Unplug the battery first though, as some items have full time battery voltage to them, and you don't want to let out all of the "magic smoke" that makes electrical stuff work. 
I hope this helps.
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64 T-34 Ghia...aka Wolfie, under construction... http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=412120
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Bobnotch
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Dooleythewonderdog
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| Posted: Sat Jul 08, 2017 9:55 pm Post subject: Re: Fan for heater |
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No radio in the car....
Does anybody have a picture as to where it is exactly?????? |
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KTPhil 
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Dooleythewonderdog
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| Posted: Sun Jul 09, 2017 2:07 am Post subject: Re: Fan for heater |
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Magic, thanks!
I know where to look.
As a side note, the knobs that control the air vents in the centre of the dash - one works and one doesn't. I guess somewhere it's all connected maybe. But is it a common issue that the knob won't turn? These knobs stop airflow into the car altogether. Actually, the know turns but it appears the cable looks stuck/jammed. |
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Bobnotch
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| Posted: Sun Jul 09, 2017 7:10 am Post subject: Re: Fan for heater |
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| Dooleythewonderdog wrote: |
Magic, thanks!
I know where to look.
As a side note, the knobs that control the air vents in the centre of the dash - one works and one doesn't. I guess somewhere it's all connected maybe. But is it a common issue that the knob won't turn? These knobs stop airflow into the car altogether. Actually, the know turns but it appears the cable looks stuck/jammed. |
Yes, the knobs open and close the flaps on the air box. If the knob won't turn, then the linkage is probably jammed.
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71 Notch ...aka Krunchy; build pics here;
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=249390 -been busy working
64 T-34 Ghia...aka Wolfie, under construction... http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=412120
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Peters Van
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| Posted: Tue Jul 11, 2017 2:41 am Post subject: Re: Fan for heater |
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if you cant fix yours or want a spare for parts im sure i have 3 in the shed.
not sure if the work or not but i could test them.
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Dooleythewonderdog
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| Posted: Thu Aug 10, 2017 12:30 am Post subject: Re: Fan for heater |
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| Peters Van wrote: |
if you cant fix yours or want a spare for parts im sure i have 3 in the shed.
not sure if the work or not but i could test them.
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Thanks but probably more hassle than its worth. It'll hardly make a change so I'll just leave as is |
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cdn_squareback
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| Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2018 4:48 pm Post subject: Re: Fan for heater |
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if you cant fix yours or want a spare for parts im sure i have 3 in the shed.
not sure if the work or not but i could test them.
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I'm looking for a good fresh air fan. If you have one that works, pm me and we can work out the details |
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Peters Van
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| Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2018 6:00 pm Post subject: Re: Fan for heater |
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dont know if these are any good or not.
would cost more than they are worth to post from australia to canada
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