406 fan problem - it doesn't work!

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The Big Fella - 06 Nov 2006 12:09 GMT

Hi guys.

Have a '97 406 2.1 diesel and the heater blower/fan has stopped
working. Has been a little temperamental of late and only worked on
full power. Something (sensor I guess) does click when the sliding
switch is about 2/3 of the way along, but no fan. Did see a previous
thread (which I can't find now!) that suggested giving the passenger
footwell a kick.......my sort of maintenance! Still to no avail though.

Anyone be able to point me in the right direction?

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405 TD Estate - 07 Nov 2006 21:19 GMT

It's probably the connector to the fan motor in the passenger footwell
- a common problem. Stick your head under there and pull out any trim -
unscrew the plastic round thing with 3 screws - that's the motor - turn
your ignition on and fan on and wiggle the connectors will tell you
which one is loose. Disconnect it, crimp it up and re-connect and away
you go.

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PH13 - 09 Nov 2006 19:06 GMT

> Hi guys.
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> Anyone be able to point me in the right direction?

While you're at it check the motor is free to turn. Mine took out the
control unit + cost £700 to fix

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cribbox - 14 Nov 2006 18:54 GMT

i might know your problem it could be the brushes in the heater worn
out and
not contacting the only way is replacing the brushes or buying a new
fan
motor i dont think it is the sensor hope this helps.

> > Hi guys.
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> While you're at it check the motor is free to turn. Mine took out the
> control unit + cost £700 to fix

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