Air-con Blower not working

silver_shadow · 5th May 2009, 16:48

so yesterday it was a scorcher and i was driving around. i stopped at a shop, got back in the car and turned the AC blower regulator. normally i keep the AC button always on and switch off only the fan so that when i turn the fan regulator, the AC comes on as well.

well yesterday, the AC button was glowing like it's on but the fan isn't working. i couldn't make out whether the compressor was being switched on. the fan isn't coming on even with the AC switch off.

so what are the possibilities i'm looking at? actually i know what are the possibilities, but i need to know approx costs of replacement if needed). and also i need to know that the compressor is ok. thanks in advance

sammyboy · 5th May 2009, 16:56

Check the fuse. That would most probably be the culprit.

benbsb29 · 5th May 2009, 16:57

Did you check the fuse? I am not sure, but there should be a fuse for the same. Do check if thats blown.

silver_shadow · 5th May 2009, 17:03

nope haven't had the time to check. i will check it maybe tonight when i get back home. till i do, the possibilities build up in my head :(

benbsb29 · 5th May 2009, 17:08

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Originally Posted by silver_shadow

nope haven't had the time to check. i will check it maybe tonight when i get back home. till i do, the possibilities build up in my head :(

SS, do you have access to the manual, to know which is the fuse you're looking for? Else, please ask.

silver_shadow · 5th May 2009, 17:32

ben: thanks yes i do have the user manual. also the 1.6 has the fuse numbers with functions printed on the cover panel.

silver_shadow · 6th May 2009, 16:46

UPDATE:

fuse checked - it's ok.

then i had some work in richmond town, and once done i had some extra time and went over to metro ford for a quick check. so it turns out the compressor is ok. switch/regulator ok and the fuse is also ok. BUT they say that the motor will need to be opened to see what's up.

they also claimed it'll take 2 days! (something i find ridiculous).

but anyway, on the way back they had accidentally left the AC button on and the fan on as well and i noticed cool air coming through. the fan is working! it's not completely given up. BUT it's not as fast as before and hence the cooling is suffering slightly. so next step is open up the motor. i hope it can be serviced rather than replaced!

coolboy007 · 10th September 2013, 16:50

I have been lately having issues with my car's air conditioning system, its a Fiat Linea 1.4 Emotion pack which comes with automatic climate control. Its 4 years old now with 44000 on the odo, its out of extended warranty now.

From the past 2 months, the climate control fan used to intermittently stop throwing cold air for 10-15 seconds and then came back on, the issue used to occur only once or twice a week so i didnt pay attention and just ignored it as the next service was only a few thousand km's away.

From today it has completely stopped working, i can hear the compressor clutch engaging but its not throwing any air inside, tried using heater but nothing, its behaving as if the blower motor has failed

, tried searching online but think am the first one to have this issue.

What could have failed? Tried switching climate control fan fuse in the fuse box inside with something else but its not working, should i visit the Fiat ASC or some trusted outside mechanic?

akshay4587 · 10th September 2013, 16:56

You mean the blower used to go off and then come on intermittently?
I had the same issue in my Linea,Blower resistor has blown,you will have to get it replaced for ~2600 bucks.

coolboy007 · 10th September 2013, 17:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by akshay4587

You mean the blower used to go off and then come on intermittently?
I had the same issue in my Linea,Blower resistor has blown,you will have to get it replaced for ~2600 bucks.

Exactly the same issue akshay

, it used to go off and then come on intermittently. So need to get the blower resistor changed? Any reason why it failed within 4 years? Also the cost of 2600 is at a fiat service centre or outside?
Thanks

akshay4587 · 10th September 2013, 17:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by coolboy007

Exactly the same issue akshay

, it used to go off and then come on intermittently. So need to get the blower resistor changed? Any reason why it failed within 4 years? Also the cost of 2600 is at a fiat service centre or outside?
Thanks

Mine failed in 3 years.2600 is at after sales.

coolboy007 · 11th September 2013, 12:20

At Kashyap Fiat, Okhla, Delhi right now and their mechanic has diagnosed that the blower motor needs to be replaced, the wiring inside has melted for some reason, the part is in stock, cost 4500.

puchoo · 11th September 2013, 16:23

Since the car is out of warranty you might want to check with 99 RPM and see if they have it available - their prices could be considerably cheaper than Kashyap.

Quote:

Originally Posted by coolboy007

At Kashyap Fiat, Okhla, Delhi right now and their mechanic has diagnosed that the blower motor needs to be replaced, the wiring inside has melted for some reason, the part is in stock, cost 4500.

akshay4587 · 11th September 2013, 16:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by coolboy007

At Kashyap Fiat, Okhla, Delhi right now and their mechanic has diagnosed that the blower motor needs to be replaced, the wiring inside has melted for some reason, the part is in stock, cost 4500.

Melted wiring,that is a serious issue,could have sparked a fire as well

govigov · 11th September 2013, 18:56

When a blower is changed, will it lead to a drop in the refrigerant gas? After a blower change in my car, the AC is not as effective as it used to be. I think there is a drop in the refrigerant gas. did you need to fill up / top up the R134 gas after a blower change?

5th May 2009, 16:48	#1
silver_shadow BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 366 Thanked: 3 Times	Air-con Blower not working so yesterday it was a scorcher and i was driving around. i stopped at a shop, got back in the car and turned the AC blower regulator. normally i keep the AC button always on and switch off only the fan so that when i turn the fan regulator, the AC comes on as well. well yesterday, the AC button was glowing like it's on but the fan isn't working. i couldn't make out whether the compressor was being switched on. the fan isn't coming on even with the AC switch off. so what are the possibilities i'm looking at? actually i know what are the possibilities, but i need to know approx costs of replacement if needed). and also i need to know that the compressor is ok. thanks in advance
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5th May 2009, 16:56	#2
sammyboy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ggn/Dehradun Posts: 1,842 Thanked: 521 Times View My Garage	Check the fuse. That would most probably be the culprit.
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5th May 2009, 16:57	#3
benbsb29 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brisbane Posts: 9,963 Thanked: 13,141 Times View My Garage	Did you check the fuse? I am not sure, but there should be a fuse for the same. Do check if thats blown.
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5th May 2009, 17:03	#4
silver_shadow BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 366 Thanked: 3 Times	nope haven't had the time to check. i will check it maybe tonight when i get back home. till i do, the possibilities build up in my head :(
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5th May 2009, 17:32	#6
silver_shadow BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 366 Thanked: 3 Times	ben: thanks yes i do have the user manual. also the 1.6 has the fuse numbers with functions printed on the cover panel.
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6th May 2009, 16:46	#7
silver_shadow BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 366 Thanked: 3 Times	UPDATE: fuse checked - it's ok. then i had some work in richmond town, and once done i had some extra time and went over to metro ford for a quick check. so it turns out the compressor is ok. switch/regulator ok and the fuse is also ok. BUT they say that the motor will need to be opened to see what's up. they also claimed it'll take 2 days! (something i find ridiculous). but anyway, on the way back they had accidentally left the AC button on and the fan on as well and i noticed cool air coming through. the fan is working! it's not completely given up. BUT it's not as fast as before and hence the cooling is suffering slightly. so next step is open up the motor. i hope it can be serviced rather than replaced!
	() Thanks

10th September 2013, 16:50	#8
coolboy007 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 1,852 Thanked: 2,137 Times	Fiat Linea - AC blower not working I have been lately having issues with my car's air conditioning system, its a Fiat Linea 1.4 Emotion pack which comes with automatic climate control. Its 4 years old now with 44000 on the odo, its out of extended warranty now. From the past 2 months, the climate control fan used to intermittently stop throwing cold air for 10-15 seconds and then came back on, the issue used to occur only once or twice a week so i didnt pay attention and just ignored it as the next service was only a few thousand km's away. From today it has completely stopped working, i can hear the compressor clutch engaging but its not throwing any air inside, tried using heater but nothing, its behaving as if the blower motor has failed , tried searching online but think am the first one to have this issue. What could have failed? Tried switching climate control fan fuse in the fuse box inside with something else but its not working, should i visit the Fiat ASC or some trusted outside mechanic?
	() Thanks

10th September 2013, 16:56	#9
akshay4587 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chandigarh/Mohali/Ambala Cantt Posts: 4,151 Thanked: 4,525 Times View My Garage	Re: Fiat Linea - AC blower not working You mean the blower used to go off and then come on intermittently? I had the same issue in my Linea,Blower resistor has blown,you will have to get it replaced for ~2600 bucks.
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11th September 2013, 12:20	#12
coolboy007 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 1,852 Thanked: 2,137 Times	At Kashyap Fiat, Okhla, Delhi right now and their mechanic has diagnosed that the blower motor needs to be replaced, the wiring inside has melted for some reason, the part is in stock, cost 4500.
	() Thanks

11th September 2013, 18:56	#15
govigov Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cochin!!!!! Posts: 1,690 Thanked: 1,092 Times View My Garage	Re: Air-con Blower not working When a blower is changed, will it lead to a drop in the refrigerant gas? After a blower change in my car, the AC is not as effective as it used to be. I think there is a drop in the refrigerant gas. did you need to fill up / top up the R134 gas after a blower change?
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