C5 Blower Fault - Motor Won't Run!

[danjacko25]

Hi All,

 

I have a '51 plate Citroen C5 Diesel Saloon.

Almost two months ago now my blower just randomly, completely stopped working. The display screen adjusts the blower speed as the blower speed switch is pressed but there is absolutely nothing from the blower motor itself! It just doesn't work at all?! After a minute or two, if the blower screen indicates the blower is switched on it switches off as if it was on zero speed and does not respond to the switch at all. I have individual temperature selectors for either side of the car if that helps explaining what model it is???

 

Really want to fix this problem but not sure where to start??? Any suggestions??? Have searched the site but found no problems exactly the same or fixes.

 

HELP!!!!!!

 

Thanks for looking.

 

Dan. (danjacko25@hotmail.com)

[seefive]

Hi All,

 

I have a '51 plate Citroen C5 Diesel Saloon.

Almost two months ago now my blower just randomly, completely stopped working. The display screen adjusts the blower speed as the blower speed switch is pressed but there is absolutely nothing from the blower motor itself! It just doesn't work at all?! After a minute or two, if the blower screen indicates the blower is switched on it switches off as if it was on zero speed and does not respond to the switch at all. I have individual temperature selectors for either side of the car if that helps explaining what model it is???

 

Really want to fix this problem but not sure where to start??? Any suggestions??? Have searched the site but found no problems exactly the same or fixes.

 

HELP!!!!!!

 

Thanks for looking.

 

Dan. (danjacko25@hotmail.com)

 

Same thing happened to me. It was the resistor pack - £50 plus £50 labour at main dealer. Very common fault - dealer should have the part in stock.

Hope this helps.

[andymarve]

this part is so very very easy to fit your self, saving yourself £50!!

the part is located in the drivers footwell about level with the clutch pedal, hidden behind a small pull panel.it has two plugs fitted into it and is mounted with 1 screw... Very easy :) ;) :rolleyes:

Same thing happened to me. It was the resistor pack - £50 plus £50 labour at main dealer. Very common fault - dealer should have the part in stock.

Hope this helps.

[ando7p]

Done. Took 15 minutes. Thanks for the advice.

 

For reference the part number was 6441L2, described as a Heater Resist C5/406 and cost me £50.10 inc VAT.

[lawser]

Hi There,

 

I have an 03 plate HPI Exclusive Estate showing the same symptoms.

I had a quick look tonight after work, the only panel i could see was just left of the clutch at the side and bottom of the centre console, would this be the right one ? There seemed to be a lot of wires although i didn't have enough time or light to look enough.

Any help appreciated,

 

cheers,

 

lawser

[ando7p]

On mine (as described in previous posts) if you look in the area of the clutch pedal, just above and to the left, you should see a flimsy black trim that fits into the corner.

 

The only thing holding mine was the pressure of the lower centre console side trim that runs from the bulk head to the gear lever area. Carefully pulling this away (clip fit) allowed easier access to remove the panel and see the resistor pack.

 

In the pack were two electrical connectors (both green). If you have hands like spades the same as I have, I found these a bit awkward to even unclip, but slight pressure using a small screwdriver on the tabs and gently pulling rearwards sorted that.

 

There were two screws retaining the unit, one at the top and on at the bottom (6mm socket fits). Once undone the unit slid out towards the clutch pedal. Due to the large heatsink you have to extract it quite some way.

 

The unit is approx. 3.5 inches long (including aluminium heatsink), 2 inches wide by 1 inch high.

[lawser]

Many thanks for the advice :(

 

Found the guilty party and replaced with new resistor pack....Works like new again ...Now if only i could sort the other problems out :)

 

On mine (as described in previous posts) if you look in the area of the clutch pedal, just above and to the left, you should see a flimsy black trim that fits into the corner.

 

The only thing holding mine was the pressure of the lower centre console side trim that runs from the bulk head to the gear lever area. Carefully pulling this away (clip fit) allowed easier access to remove the panel and see the resistor pack.

 

In the pack were two electrical connectors (both green). If you have hands like spades the same as I have, I found these a bit awkward to even unclip, but slight pressure using a small screwdriver on the tabs and gently pulling rearwards sorted that.

 

There were two screws retaining the unit, one at the top and on at the bottom (6mm socket fits). Once undone the unit slid out towards the clutch pedal. Due to the large heatsink you have to extract it quite some way.

 

The unit is approx. 3.5 inches long (including aluminium heatsink), 2 inches wide by 1 inch high.

[myglaren]

Did mine last week - I got a bit of discount at the dealers and paid £44.70 for it (bought some other bits and bobs at the same time).

Very easy to swap once I had located it, found a nut driver the perfect tool.

Removing the trim was harder and I still haven't replaced it yet :rolleyes:

[GreenBlood]

Did this one a while back using info reseached here, thanks guys (and girls) :unsure:

 

Pics and a how to I posted here

http://www.aussiefrogs.com/forum/showthread.php?t=62758

 

Cheers

Chris

[techbod]

its really cool when sites work together and saves lots of imaging when its been done else where :unsure: