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Omega Help Area => Omega Electrical and Audio Help => Topic started by: 9jdm on 02 March 2013, 21:45:20

Title: Heater Motor Fan Condition
Post by: 9jdm on 02 March 2013, 21:45:20
Hi Guys. Just spent the afternoon stripping out the heater motor and now I need the some help. Thanks to Jimbob for the t glove box removal 'how to' and also Welung666 for the motor removal 'how to'. Both invaluable. I have an intermittent fault whereby the motor stops working. It will run off a 12v supply but intermittantly when the supply comes from the speed controller( which has been replaced also) I read somewhere that if the motor is on its way out it can draw to much current and the speed controller cant cope. Having now got it on my table I am at a loss to know what to do. The fan seems to rotate freely and all looks well. The question is ?  what should I look for. Any pointers would be much appreciated. What sort of gap would you expect between the rotating bit and the magnet?
Also whilst moving the loom I came across a taped up connector with half a dozen or so wires going into it and running alongside the main loom and goes behind the switches. Anyone know what its for. The car is a 2002 v6cdx by the way.
Thanks in advance.
Title: Re: Heater Motor Fan Condition
Post by: dbug on 02 March 2013, 22:12:37
If motor runs consistently ok off 12v supply I would still suspect faulty hedgehog.  You say you've replaced speed controller - new or used.  If used maybe you've fitted a dodgy one.  Omega ones same as late Astras if that helps.
Title: Re: Heater Motor Fan Condition
Post by: Andy B on 02 March 2013, 22:15:22
... and also Welung666 for  ...

We don't mention him anymore ......  :-X
Title: Re: Heater Motor Fan Condition
Post by: 9jdm on 02 March 2013, 22:34:27
The speed controller was replaced after the usual scuttle drain problem did for it. I replaced it with a genuine and very expensive vauxhall part. Thinking I might have had a faulty one I had the dealer excange it and the problem persists. They chacked the motor using Tech 2 and said the motor was at fault. 
Title: Re: Heater Motor Fan Condition
Post by: dbug on 02 March 2013, 22:48:02
Suprised - but this type of fault usually can only be a dodgy hedgehog or motor - why not try a second hand motor from a breaker on here.   ;)
Title: Re: Heater Motor Fan Condition
Post by: albitz on 02 March 2013, 22:50:44
Someone called ?  :D ;D
Title: Re: Heater Motor Fan Condition
Post by: dbug on 02 March 2013, 23:02:48
Someone called ?  :D ;D

 :) :) :y
Title: Re: Heater Motor Fan Condition
Post by: Andy H on 03 March 2013, 15:25:52
Hi Guys. Just spent the afternoon stripping out the heater motor and now I need the some help. Thanks to Jimbob for the t glove box removal 'how to' and also Welung666 for the motor removal 'how to'. Both invaluable. I have an intermittent fault whereby the motor stops working. It will run off a 12v supply but intermittantly when the supply comes from the speed controller( which has been replaced also) I read somewhere that if the motor is on its way out it can draw to much current and the speed controller cant cope. Having now got it on my table I am at a loss to know what to do. The fan seems to rotate freely and all looks well. The question is ?  what should I look for. Any pointers would be much appreciated. What sort of gap would you expect between the rotating bit and the magnet?
Also whilst moving the loom I came across a taped up connector with half a dozen or so wires going into it and running alongside the main loom and goes behind the switches. Anyone know what its for. The car is a 2002 v6cdx by the way.
Thanks in advance.
This one?

It is used to connect a hands free car phone kit.

(http://homepages.nildram.co.uk/~aholter/PICT4650.JPG)