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Opel Vectra 04

  • 18-01-2011 12:34pm
    #1
    tankbarry
    Closed Accounts Posts: 499 ✭✭


    the heating in the car will only work when the dial is on 4. It wont work on 1,2,3 anybody have any Ideas how to fix that..


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  • #2
    [Deleted User]
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    More than likely the resistor has burned out on the lower settings, a bit of googling may be worth the time ;)

    Edit: http://www.blower-motor-resistor.co.uk/vauxhall-vectra-c-blower-motor-resistor.html


  • #3
    tankbarry
    Closed Accounts Posts: 499 ✭✭tankbarry


    thanks Lad... does it cost much to fix...


  • #4
    [Deleted User]
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    Dunno to be honest :)
    Not too bad to DIY, the part shouldn't cost much.


  • #5
    tankbarry
    Closed Accounts Posts: 499 ✭✭tankbarry


    cheers for that lad. so I dont have to get the motor just the resistor


  • #6
    [Deleted User]
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    I would think it's just the resistor, take out the old one and confirm before you buy anything :)


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  • #7
    Tissot
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20 ✭Tissot


    It's your resistor is gone for sure. Actually it's the thermal fuse on top of it is gone as opposed to the whole unit.

    Anyway, follow these instructions to replace it - it means taking out the glove box which is only 5 screws I think:

    http://www.blower-motor-resistor.co.uk/vauxhall-vectra-c-blower-motor-resistor.html

    You can replace the entire unit by buying one for around €50 from an Opel dealer.


  • #8
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 23,339 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Tissot wrote: »
    Anyway, follow these instructions to replace it - it means taking out the glove box which is only 5 screws I think:

    http://www.blower-motor-resistor.co.uk/vauxhall-vectra-c-blower-motor-resistor.html

    Decent link there :) Cheers :pac:


  • #9
    Tissot
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20 ✭Tissot


    Woops - didn't notice your link - just dived into the reply - sorry!


  • #10
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 23,339 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Tissot wrote: »
    Woops - didn't notice your link - just dived into the reply - sorry!

    I knew that, just joking :D


  • #11
    Fatfrog
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,516 ✭✭✭Fatfrog


    Im a couple of months late with this; but also check your scuttle drain there's an oval hole that some times gets blocked with dirt, during heavy rain the water can't drain away;
    • The water spills into the passenger foot well.
    • The pollen filter gets damp, likely to cause misting on windscreen.
    • Can cause a musty smell in the air-con.
    • In your case water has likely blown the "ballast resistor"
    to fix
    • Open the bonnet, lift up the tray behind the coolant fluid, you will see the air intake/pollen filter. Look in you should see if there's a blockage on the oval drain hole.
    • http://www.vectra-c.com is very good for DIY's, theres a section on how to's shows procedures for anything you want to do, bushes springs


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