| Author | Message | ||
     wayne reyes (Snodog) Member Username: Snodog Post Number: 63 Registered: 07-2003 |
Every once and a while my blower motor will cut out,If I shut it off and switch it back on it comes back,real annoying. anyone? TIA. | ||
| Chris Browne (Chris_browne) Senior Member Username: Chris_browne Post Number: 606 Registered: 02-2003 |
Replace it or live with it | ||
| wayne reyes (Snodog) Member Username: Snodog Post Number: 64 Registered: 07-2003 |
I'm wondering if it just needs contacts cleaned,or its a sign the motor on its way out? | ||
| Joey Stompedissel (Huskyboy) New Member Username: Huskyboy Post Number: 32 Registered: 10-2003 |
Got a d1 or a d2 ? | ||
| Phil (Discoanywhere) Member Username: Discoanywhere Post Number: 109 Registered: 06-2003 |
D1 fan speed switches go... I took mine apart and fixed it but it never lasted... The problem seems to be small parts that get loose..and keeping a good contact. The part you most likely need is not sold seperatly you'll need the entire temp control unit if ordering from the dealer..its $300 Canadian. I just scored one online for $30 ... | ||
| wayne reyes (Snodog) Member Username: Snodog Post Number: 65 Registered: 07-2003 |
I think it might be the switch also but the only way to find out is to swap it out,if that dosent work I'll replace the motor.I knew it was one or the other I'm just in denial(thin wallet syndrome) thanks for all feedback. | ||
| Jeffrey L. Price (Jlprice) New Member Username: Jlprice Post Number: 17 Registered: 02-2003 |
I had the same problem, 97 DI, happened in both heat and A/C. It seems so common it must be a manufacturing defect. The entire switch unit in the center of the dash has to be replaced and this involves removing and refitting almost the whole dashboard. I would caution that this is a fiddly bit of work, so if you aren't up for that a professional LR mechanic might be a good option here. If you do decide to do it yourself, save yourself some stress, and go to a BMW dealer and get the 5 sided radio wrench (looks like a little screwdriver hex wrench only with 5 sides instead of 6). | ||
| Phil (Discoanywhere) Member Username: Discoanywhere Post Number: 111 Registered: 06-2003 |
Email me if you want to see how I fix mine...The replacement should be here any day.. I'll take some pics on the install and the problem area...and hey if you can use my old one to fix yours I'll send it off if you pay the shipping...plus 5 bucks for a cold beer. lol flipflanders@hotmail.com | ||
| Pete Fisher (Pathas) New Member Username: Pathas Post Number: 3 Registered: 01-2004 |
is there any downside to just letting it go? mine cuts out every once in a while for a maybe a second, but then comes back on by itself. | ||
| wayne reyes (Snodog) Member Username: Snodog Post Number: 66 Registered: 07-2003 |
same here I'm going to leave mine alone till spring then mess with it(check contacts). There is no downside worst case scenario is it gets replaced.Just another problem to tend to once weather warms up.lol | ||
| Alyssa Brown (Alyssa) Senior Member Username: Alyssa Post Number: 466 Registered: 01-2003 |
Mine's been cutting out on high for over 4 years now. Just live with it and enjoy your quirky british vehicle! | ||
| wayne reyes (Snodog) Member Username: Snodog Post Number: 67 Registered: 07-2003 |
Exactly, only on high. just wish it was a problem the volume knob could take care of. Oh well. | ||
| Ewan Grenenger (Ewan) New Member Username: Ewan Post Number: 13 Registered: 07-2003 |
My '94 has been doing the same thing for a couple of years. Just lightly tapping/wiggling the switch a couple of times seems to settle it down until I select another fan speed. Got to the point I would just leave it on 1 & live with it. | ||
| SSV (Susannah) Senior Member Username: Susannah Post Number: 691 Registered: 06-2002 |
I read somewhere that they are designed to cut out on the 4speed to minimize pull on the engine? That may have only been for A/C though... mine does it too....but doesn't bother me!  |
