2004 Blower Resistor C5 2.0Hdi

[Johntheshop]

Hi everyone. My blower resistor has gone and I only get the heater blower to work in settings 3and 4.

 

The resistor is the Matt green type with a thermal fuse on the end. Part number Valeo kr2464 for a 2001-2004 car.

 

I have tried to bypass the the thermal fuse to no effect so j am assuming the issue is the resistors breaking down.

 

I am trying to find a replacement but I am shocked at the price. On eBay new parts are £60-70, where later or earlier c5 resistors (metal type with green connector) are a tenner. There are plenty of my resistor types for other cars for £6-20, but obviously with different connectors and mounting patterns.

I wouldn't grumble if all of the resistors were the same price but mine has hit the jackpot.

My question is does anyone know if this part is common to another vehicle so I can search on that also to see if I can get a better price.

 

Apart from that a great car with no other issues and did 25,000 miles last year without a skip.

 

Thanks

 

John

[MikeLane]

Hi there - just found this that seems to be what you're looking for:

 

http://shop.euroimpex.lt/en/dalis/17512/heater-resistor

 

As you see the company's in Italy and the part is "used" however, at 12 Euros (+p&p) (about £8.50) it's probably worth a try!

[Johntheshop]

Thanks. I'll look at that today. I did some more research yesterday and I can't find a direct replacement new. What is sold as the new one comes with a new loom tails that will need to be soldered on as the connector is different.

[Johntheshop]

After some hours on the internet I have the following conclusions that may be useful to others who are searching for a replacement part for a 2001-2004C5 heater resistor Valeo part number KR2464.

• There are no new identical parts, replacement parts come with a new connector and wiring that requires the old plug to be cut off and new one soldered on.
• The old plug connection had a problem with overheating and melting, hence the new plug design with the new plug.
• The replacement part is VALEO SERVICE 509351. Search on this and become very infuriated as this part comes in 3 pieces, the resistor, screws and new connector. Most of the internet shows the part number with a picture of a plastic bag with 2 screws. I guess this is an automated thing where the website pics the first of the 3 pictures. Most sites only show the picture of the screws.
• More infuriating is the discription can be anything from blower resistor, air con actuator, heater actuator, blower control module, heater blower motor etc etc etc.
• Other Part numbers are:  6441T6 (This is the Citroen part number - moderator edit)
• I managed to find a new part (ECC6441T6) for £34 inc postage from eurocarcare french and italian . Their page explained the new connector  which was nice. They were also on amazon for about £41.
• Once you have the new connector block, if you need a new resistor in the future they can be bought from German ebay for about £8, I couldnt find the new  connector seperatly.

Not used this parts comapny before, I am sure will be fine. Ill post back when delivered and fitted to complete this post to save anyone else having to do same research.

[coastline taxis]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121597500942?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_sacat%3D0%26_nkw%3D121597500942%26_rdc%3D1

 

 

we use these and no problems to date with them

[octo0072000]

Johntheshop 

 

you can get the resister repaired here 

he's on holiday at present as mine only works on speeds 3 and 4 yours is the non climate one so coastlines ebay add is not suitable

 

http://blower-motor-resistor.co.uk/#citroen_heater_blower_fan_resistor

 

 

http://i968.photobucket.com/albums/ae164/octo0072000/055_zps5hwwljjq.jpg

 

 

http://i968.photobucket.com/albums/ae164/octo0072000/056_zpsn9y9pzg8.jpg

Edited September 15, 2015 by octo0072000

[Johntheshop]

Yes octo you are correct is that type of resistor, the other ones pointed to by coastline are for another year or something, I read about fixing the resistor and i wasnt sure what they were going to repair. One site mentioned the thermal fuse being the fault. I by passed the fuse to test it using tin foil  to no effect. Then did it properly with a meter. The fuse seemed ok.  One site supplies repair kits for the fuse , but you can also buy a fuse in Maplin for a few pounds.

 

As the new resistor cost £34 which had moved into my acceptable price range range I ordered it. and it arrived today. Quick delivery as I only ordered it yesterday. I have  a picture of what is in the kit, https://www.flickr.com/photos/136141426@N05/21447106465/in/album-72157658253537629/     but have no idea to upload it on this forum. It is identical apart from the new connector which has beefier connectors and have generous 8 inch tails on all wires which are same colour code as the old loom. I have dusted off the soldering iron and I am planning a solder fest in between rain tomorrow.  Should only take half hour.  Hopefully that will solve the problem. I will report back. 

[Johntheshop]

Solder fest this morning. Its only 4 wires, but on the first joint I realised  I was not as good at soldering as I fondly remembered especially in the footwell of a car. A 1 min youtube video later sitting in the front seat  re-educated me to tin the iron and all was well again. What ever did we do before the tinternet? ( lots of bady soldered joints i suppose)

 

New resistor fits same as the old one and it all works fine. I am a contented C5 Owner again. Octo I hope the resister repair works  as it looks a cheaper and less hands on fix, but if not I can say this replacement part fits, works and the supplier above was the cheapest and super quick delivery.

[octo0072000]

Well as the repairer is on holiday i went the same way as you and soldered the wires

main thing seems to be the original part used to melt the wires in the connecter

hence to modification my plug was a bit burnt so hence the change

 

the one coastline refers to is climate control so no good on LX or lower end models with the three knobs

[coastline taxis]

yep i posted the wrong link. sorry