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Hi all. I seem to be unique in that my problem appears to be the exact opposite of all the other posts I can find regarding blower issues. In my case, max is the only setting at which my blower doesn't blow. Every other setting works just fine. The problem began with a sort of intermittent 'ticking' sound, like a relay with a bad connection. As fate would have it, it never did this when I was actively looking for the source of the sound!!! And it would resolve itsself with a few rapid setting changes and back to max again. I knew it would pack in at some point though, and now it has. Can anyone please point me in the right direction to getting it going again?
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Sounds like dirty contacts in the fan speed switch.
A replacement control unit is your easiest option. They're approx. £25 second hand. -
Thanks Bushwacker. Is cleaning the switch contacts not a feasable option then? Or is it a sealed unit?Investigate one fault, and ten new ones appear!!Comment
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[QUOTE=andyverran;804800]If you end up needing one....
Thank you Andy. Just out of interest - are the lights in the icons working on yours? Most of mine are not, you see, and that would pretty much seal the deal for me
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[QUOTE=fourq2;804828]I'm afraid I don't have a clue, drove it home in the daylight and took it apart....Originally posted by andyverran View PostIf you end up needing one....
Thank you Andy. Just out of interest - are the lights in the icons working on yours? Most of mine are not, you see, and that would pretty much seal the deal for meComment
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[QUOTE=andyverran;804829]I'm going to rip mine out and have a go at cleaning it first and see how that goes. Is there any way I can get in touch with you if my attempt fails? Cant seem to PM you for some reason. I'm better under the bonnet than at a keyboardOriginally posted by fourq2 View Post
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The switch will come apart.
Whether you are supposed to or not is another question.
I carefully opened all the switch gear up and cleaned up the burnt contacts.
It was okay for a while after but did get a replacement in the end.
When you get it apart give all the contacts a clean and new lube.
While it is all apart change all the lamps and give the fascia a clean, this will help with lighting.
All the buttons pop off and all the lens can be cleaned too.
A couple of cotton buds and some alcohol does the trick.
I used some unwanted aftershave (thanks mother in law) for cleaning the contacts and the lens.Eat.Sleep.Surf.Repeat.Comment
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[QUOTE=fourq2;804834]Sure...andyverran@yahoo.comOriginally posted by andyverran View Post
I'm going to rip mine out and have a go at cleaning it first and see how that goes. Is there any way I can get in touch with you if my attempt fails? Cant seem to PM you for some reason. I'm better under the bonnet than at a keyboardComment
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