Date:         Wed, 5 Jan 2000 07:27:50 -0500
Reply-To:     EMZ <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
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From:         EMZ <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
Subject:      Re: Front Heater Motor
Comments: To: joe winter <fuyusan@HOTMAIL.COM>
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Run the fan on high. If the fuse blows the motor is not turning, (max.
current). This means the motor need replaced. If the fuse does not
blow out, look for a bad connection.

            Eric                   86-VW4x4
            vw4x4@fyi.net          72-240z
            Pittsburgh, PA USA     1936-Chrysler


On Tue, 4 Jan 2000, joe winter wrote:

> I had concluded that my front heater motor was in need of replacement until
> today.  It started out making a  very slight high pitched noise a couple
> months ago then the noise stopped and the fan worked normally.  Then it
> started working intermittently.   I of course moved the switch to the off
> position and started saving my coins for replacement but occasionally would
> turn on the switch on.  It would not operate but if I touched the dash
> lovingly (an abrupt slap with closed fist) the fan would start, then that
> quit working.  Today I turned the switch to the on position and the fan
> wouldn't work for a while until I hit a bump when  it came on and sounded
> just fine.  I have noticed this happening in the past, but just assumed that
> the bearings were toast and the bump somehow made the fan move enough to get
> it running again.  Since the noise is gone, I am wondering if I might have a
> bad connection.  Does anyone have any intuitive input while I wait for the
> weather to get warm a little so I can check it out?
>
> TIA
> Joe
> 87 Weekender
>
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