Hello Fabia owners.

I have a 2010 Fabia 2 with fully automatic Climatronic (if that's what it's called) aircon.

The fan has developed a mind of it's own and generally doesn't work, whilst occasionally bursting into maximum.

Can anybody tell me if there is a 'How to' on accessing the climatronic fan resistor/control unit ?

It seems to be in the same place as the round resistor the replacement of which is well documented.

However it is a very different unit and more of a 'control module' than a resistor I think.

Prodding the connector to it does affect the operation of the fan so I'm sure the problem is here or the fan itself.

The access appears impossible without the removal of the dashboard. The thought of which I find distressing to say the least.

Just wondered if anyone had found an easier way into this area?

Thanks in anticipation,

Duncan

Please note - I am not a mechanic or expert in anything.

 

Duncan, hi, welcome.

 

You may already be beyond these points or they may not be relevant but as a lot of car servicing, maintenance often (but not always obviously) boils down to cleaning and lubricating. 

 

*Does your car have the interior temperature sensor input grilles at the side of the heater controls, if so, start by cleaning that with a small brush and/or a keyboard vacuum.

 

*The other possibility that springs to mind is the exterior temperature sensor; easily checked if you have a trip computer and/or Climatronic.

 

And of course plugging in a suitable scan tool to see what it shows.

 

* Ideas taken from a KenONeill post in the Fabia 1 section.

 

For future posts it can sometimes help to have more model/engine/transmission information as shown in the bit on the l/h/s of each post (no idea what it's called the bit with your posting 'name'.

 

Edited 13 November, 20223 yr by nta16
ETA: Please note - I am not a mechanic or expert in anything.

Thanks Nigel.

I appreciate your reply.

It is a 1.4 TDi BNV manual hatch. I will update the details when I work out how...

It has interior and exterior temp sensors, both of which appear to work, and a fault code of 01273 - Fresh Air Blower.

It definitely makes a difference when I shove the connector to the controller/resistor unit, which I am sure is wired direct to the fan.

So I am sure I need to get in there physically.

Just wondered really what the procedure is for access to that fan area behind the dash because the less I HAVE to remove the better.

Cheers,

Duncan

PS I am a mechanic but the ways round bits of plastic are not obvious even to us!

Please note - I am not a mechanic or expert in anything.

 

No problem you're already well passed the very basic steps that I know (and copied) by there's a few of posters on here very good with electrics/electronics/VW programs.

 

I can help with getting the info to the l/h/s wotsit -

• click on your 'name', very top right of this page
• on the drop menu that appears click on 'Profile'
• click on the black box 'Edit Profile'
• scroll down to 'Car Info'
• enter details
• click on green box 'Save'. 

(Had to go through the steps myself to check though.)

 

You can also do a Search on here for info - from this page and on the drop menu 'SEARCH IN' tick the 'This Forum' option (rather than 'Everywhere') to limit the search to Fabia Mk2 rather other models.

 

You probably already know that VW, and other German marques, particularly like over-complicated computer programs and the VW computers at least will make you suffer if the car battery gets below a level of charge and throw up perhaps all sorts of unexpected warning lights, messages and codes.

 

VAG plastics are plastics Skoda or Bentley probably need handling with a bit of care at 12 years old and settled, you probably have access to those fancy trim tools I just have old spatulas my wife passes on to me - some of them Tupperware so very expensive old plastic.

 

Good luck.

 

Edited 13 November, 20223 yr by nta16
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@dcd Further to @nta16 comment. I agree about including engine/trans data in your profile (two 3 or 4 letter codes). He's done a good job of how to edit your profile.

Thanks Nigel.

I have updated the vehicle info thanks to your instructions.

I am contemplating accessing through the pollen filter aperture, though it looks a tad small to remove the contol unit...

I'll post when I've done, if I actually pursue this.

Cheers,

Duncan

Please note - I am not a mechanic or expert in anything.

 

 @dcd well done, it's on view.

 

I don't think it shows on phones or mobile devices perhaps but I don't know as I avoid such things as much as possible, I was fed up with mobile phones 35+ years ago and they seem to have returned to be as intermittent in use, plus now the batteries don't last and you can't see the screens in daylight.

 

Do have a look on here to see if there's any info on the work and I've seen info on taking dashs apart for various models, for the Mk1 the 'Hatboy Harvey'(?) videos look very good not notice so many posted for Mk2s but I might have missed them.

 

Good luck.

 

Edited 14 November, 20223 yr by nta16
ETA: @dcd