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Fuses burning out with the interior fan switched on - Cab
Posted: Sun Mar 25, 2012 10:58 am
by markysparky
Hi, Was wondering if someone could help me diagnose a recurring problem with my E30 325i Cab. Basically when you have the heater fan running the fuse burns out in no time?
Thanks
Re: Fuses burning out with the interior fan switched on - Ca
Posted: Sun Mar 25, 2012 11:14 am
by Grrrmachine
does "in no time" mean a few minutes, or instantaneously?
If it's instant, you've got a short somewhere. If it works for a little bit (even seconds) and then breaks, then your fan blower probably needs some maintenance:
http://www.e30zone.net/e30zonewiki/index.php/Heating
Posted: Sun Mar 25, 2012 11:38 am
by markysparky
It normally works for around 5mins with the fan on position 3 or 4. It is operational until the fuse burns out. Tried a 30 amp fuse, lasted longer but still burnt out eventually. Thanks for your reply.
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Posted: Sun Mar 25, 2012 11:44 am
by Grrrmachine
Heater blower should be a 30A fuse, in position 20. What fuse was in there before?
Get the motor out and lubricate it, based on these steps:
http://www.e30zone.net/e30zonewiki/inde ... nly_on_Max
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Posted: Sun Mar 25, 2012 12:07 pm
by Brianmoooore
As above. Fuse should be 30A.
Get the motor out and lubricated properly ASAP - it can't be done properly without removing it.
In the meantime, avoid having the fan switch on any position other than off or full, or you will destroy the fan speed resistor.