MadManJaMeS Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Hi Guys, Today the aircon fan / heater fan in my T Reg Ford focus 1998 1.6 stopped working. I changed the antifreeze this afternoon, i had it on full heat and full power fine. Then when i came to use the car this evening the fan doesn't work at all on any setting. Its not the knob, i checked all the fuses inside the glove box and under the bonnet and they all seem fine. I did notice the clock inside the car had reset aswell. :/ Any ideas ? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManJaMeS Posted May 4, 2016 Author Share Posted May 4, 2016 Just realised, the only reason the clock reset was cos i checked all the fuses one by one and pulled the clock one aswell. no idea about the fan though :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artscot79 Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 if the fan isnt working you either have an airlock or the aircon needs topped up or the fan switch is faulty start by checking fault codes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManJaMeS Posted May 5, 2016 Author Share Posted May 5, 2016 Would it still not work even if i was had it on heat ? It used to before. Any idea on best way to check to switch without dismantling the dash board ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james1089 Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 Think he means cabin fan, must have not put 1 of the fuses back properly or disturbed a wire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantt Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 fan or resitor pack at fault probably Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManJaMeS Posted May 6, 2016 Author Share Posted May 6, 2016 Yeah i meant the cabin fan. would the resistor pack break and stop it working on all 4 settings ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantt Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Fan most likley if fan speed 4 not working either, double check fuse 64 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManJaMeS Posted May 6, 2016 Author Share Posted May 6, 2016 Fuse 64 inside the car or outside ? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantt Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Under bonnet in fuse box, 30amp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManJaMeS Posted May 6, 2016 Author Share Posted May 6, 2016 Okay so............ I checked all fuses, they are okay. i took the fan out, that is fine works of a 12v battery np. I checked the resistor pack, they seem to be fine all have continuity through them. The wire that power the fan has no power to it at all when the engine is on and the aircon setting at 1,2,3 and 4. Could it be the switch ? i assume its alot of hassle to take the dash apart and get to it ? James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManJaMeS Posted May 6, 2016 Author Share Posted May 6, 2016 Is there any easy way to test the switch before i buy a new one ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantt Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Have you got a multimeter? Check for voltage at fan motor connector, pin1 , voltage ok check resistance between the other pin and earth, you should get varying resistances depending on switch position 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManJaMeS Posted May 6, 2016 Author Share Posted May 6, 2016 Yeah i got meter. i checked the voltage earlier on the plug tht connects to the fan motor, there was something like 0.08 when i had the multimeter on 20v. like i said i knw the fan work. I checked the resistors they seem fine. All the fuses are fine. So i can only assume the switch has something wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantt Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Should have 12 v at connector, just drawn a rough diagram so you can see how its wired up, the motor has the permanant 12v ign feed and resistor pack and switch give the earth path, diageam to follow in a minute 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantt Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 As you can see 12 v at connector for motor, you can see that if you put multimeter at resistor pack connector pin 2,3,4 in turn and earth ,each should give continuity if switch ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james1089 Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Hang on, are the front electric windows working? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManJaMeS Posted May 6, 2016 Author Share Posted May 6, 2016 Yupp front electric windows are fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManJaMeS Posted May 12, 2016 Author Share Posted May 12, 2016 I have the keys to get the radio out now. so this weekend i'll look at the switch. Are they easy to get em out ? And cheap to change ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManJaMeS Posted May 12, 2016 Author Share Posted May 12, 2016 Got the switch out. its somehow burnt out. Anywhere to get a cheap replacement ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btmaldon Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 Is it this type with the heated front screen? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FORD-FOCUS-MK1-aircon-air-con-heated-front-rear-window-switches-Switch-Pack-/111991513098?hash=item1a1336e00a:g:c90AAOSwz2lXBuHt or this one without the heated front screen: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FORD-FOCUS-MK1-98-04-3-BUTTON-AC-AIRCON-REAR-DEMISTER-SWITCH-FREE-UK-POST-/281674637427?hash=item41951de073:g:9WEAAOSwBahVPXWe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManJaMeS Posted May 12, 2016 Author Share Posted May 12, 2016 No its neither of them. its a T reg 1998 ford focus. All i need is the switch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james1089 Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 mk1 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-Focus-MK1-Heater-Control-Switch-Cluster-with-White-Orange-Motifs-98-05-/121976873654 Sure that would do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfoord Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 If it's the switch unit behind the dials then a company called TPUK have some on EBay hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickod88 Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 i'm having a similar problem, as mine is only working on the max setting. massive pain in the !Removed!. any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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