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Blower Testing

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Forum Name: BMW 6 Series
Forum Discription: This forum will deal with any issues on the BMW 6 Series (E24, E63 & E64)
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Printed Date: 05-May-2024 at 05:59


Topic: Blower Testing
Posted By: phb10186
Subject: Blower Testing
Date Posted: 08-July-2005 at 15:14

In the 1986 635 - There is a circular dial that adjusts the blower control, it on the right hand side next to the three horizontal vent bars.

It is a variable resistor, that turns one quarter the way round to 3 o' clock, where it clicks.

The blower is not working, bur it seems to be drawing current, due to rev drop when turned all the way to the click.

There are many wires going into it, some go in from the bottom, and some from the back. I want to test this, so I can make see if the problem lies with the blower, or the switch. Does anyone know what wires to test???

-Ben


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Posted By: Brucey
Date Posted: 08-July-2005 at 15:27

-check the motor and the transistor for this control. They are on the other side of the bulkhead and are easily accessed once the ribbed metal cover is removed. However if the transistor is faulty the fan usually works on 'full' only. If the control is OK one of the pins on the transistor should see a voltage that changes as the control is moved.

Fans often stop working just with debris in them, or because the brushes are worn. Replacements are not expensive from the breakers.

cheers

 



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~~~~~~~ Brucey   ~~~~~~


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