Aircon only works on max (4)

[Foppwin]

Greeting from Denmark.

My aircon has for some time been whinning when i have it on 1 or 2. When i set it to 3 or 4 then the whinning noice goes away.

Now it stops working on 1 to 3 but cool on 4.

Any idears?

[IulianE]

yes...the blower motor has a resistor,that broke

 

[Foppwin]

Got a replacement part - 1J0819022A

 

I hope it is the right one. It have been raining so I havent tried to install i yet. Does anyone have a good guide on how to install the resistor in a Octavia 1 (1u2)?

 

Many thanks

[Foppwin]

I found this link. Can anyone confirm that this is how to Change it on my Octavia?

 

http://workshop-manuals.com/skoda/octavia-mk1/heating_air_conditioning/heating_air_conditioning/heating/repairing_heating_system/removing_and_installing__series_resistor_for_fresh_air_blower_n24/

[IulianE]

yes,is correct...good luck!

[Foppwin]

Thanks for the help. it worked.

 

For anyone who should have the same problem. the resistor is below the glove compartment. No need to remove the glove compartment.

[IulianE]

of course it worked.what was you thinking?

 

:)

[Foppwin]

Hmmm The resistor broke down this morning and the blower only works on 4 again. I have squeeky noises from the cooler fans/engine so it could be that it is broken.

 

Any idears on what can make the resistor brake down so fast?

[mannyo]

Perhaps there is some dirt or debris in the motor area restricting the motor operation causing it to draw more current than the resistor is designed to handle. I am not sure how to access this on the MK1 Octavia, but on a Fabia it is really easy.

[IulianE]

Use a better quality part next time.I had a similar problem with an voltage regulator from Cargo wich lasted 2 months,now I bought a Bosch replacement and will last