Stan 24v 0 Posted September 15, 2005 Due to my alternator llighting blackpool tower, it has decided to blow my resistor pack on my fans (0 & 4 ie off & on work, but nothing in between). Can these be sourced separately? Are they easy to fit? Where is the best placde for one? Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve16v 0 Posted September 15, 2005 Just change the thermal fuse in the resistor pack itself, there is a guide on here somewhere on how to do it. Fuses can be got from Maplins (Just fixed my resitor pack on Monday!) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve16v 0 Posted September 15, 2005 here is the guide actually, it's spot on! http://website.lineone.net/~quigger/heater.htm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
olly elworthy 0 Posted September 15, 2005 gotta fix mine too,, mine went a couple weeks ago,,, which temperature fuse did you go for? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve16v 0 Posted September 15, 2005 Its a handy fix, just make sure to use a needle nosed pliers as a heat sink when soldering in the fuse, otherwise it will probably blow Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Henny 0 Posted September 15, 2005 30 minutes work and a 20p part for fully working fans again... BARGAIN.... 8) That guide is very good... 8) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
olly elworthy 0 Posted September 15, 2005 did you go for a 184 degree fuse then? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve16v 0 Posted September 15, 2005 Yep straight swap Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Henny 0 Posted September 15, 2005 yup, 184 degrees is about the closest to the original you can now get... 8) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
olly elworthy 0 Posted September 15, 2005 cool i best order mine then, Ill prob order a few as i will have to pay postage anyhow, so if i get some and anyone else needs one they can get one from me, should work out cheaper as it will only cost the price of a stamp to post them instead of the £3 odd that maplins charge Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stan 24v 0 Posted September 15, 2005 Cheers for that. Olly, I'll have one off you mate, let me know costs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
olly elworthy 0 Posted September 15, 2005 cool i will order some up tomorrow,, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stan 24v 0 Posted September 15, 2005 RA19V Thermal Fuse 184C 493 in Stock £0.56 Buy Just had a thought. Theres a Maplin near where I live. I'll go buy some and post you one mate, saves fannying about. Any more for any more? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
olly elworthy 0 Posted September 15, 2005 doh i have just ordered 5 of them!! lol!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stan 24v 0 Posted September 15, 2005 oh welll, never mind, lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
olly elworthy 0 Posted September 15, 2005 not to worry, i got 5 for £4.70 including postage, so if anyone wants one i can do them for £1 posted,, if not i`ll keep them in me toolbox,, :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RW1 0 Posted September 15, 2005 Apart from Stan's "voltage" problem, if the thermal fuse blows, it's worth.... Checking the fan bottom bearing is OK. It usually needs a spot of grease. It's this bearing that to get stiff with time and thus pushes the thermal fuse until it finally gives up. . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cougar 0 Posted September 20, 2005 Or, as in my case, the motor bottom bushing oblonged and the shaft wobbles about drawing too much current. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted September 20, 2005 I think it was mentioned that Hotpoint washing machine bushes can be used as a replacement... (lol) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stan 24v 0 Posted September 20, 2005 Olly, any news on the fuses mate? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
olly elworthy 0 Posted September 22, 2005 Olly, any news on the fuses mate? yes i have the fuses, fitted mine last night all is well and good now!! so if you want one PM me i have 4 spare ones!! I did regrease the bottom bearing whilst i was there too :wink: :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stan 24v 0 Posted October 22, 2005 Finally managed to get round to sorting mine, cheap and easy fix. Cheers Steve16v Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stan 24v 0 Posted April 2, 2007 Update: there is now a guide in the wiki 8) http://www.the-corrado.net/wiki/index.p ... use_repair Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Son of a Beesting 0 Posted April 3, 2007 I was just about to start this job. One question though, why do you remove the whole unit? Cant you just take the little metal tab with all the electrical gubbins on it off? This way would seem easier? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stan 24v 0 Posted April 3, 2007 Its a pain in the a*se to get to mate, its just easier to take it out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
