Clio MK3 heater/blower not working

[Gaza_r]

That brainwave I had of driving a beater for a while to save money is working out great...

The blower motor has died, it's been playing up for about a month, but has now stopped working and was a total ballache this morning.

Phoned the mechanic I use and he said it was a job for an auto spark as the dash would have to come off.

Anyone recommend a garage around East Belfast that could fix it?

 

[Gavlar]

Any use? Diagnosing a faulty heater resistor pack

 

[Gaza_r]

Any use? Diagnosing a faulty heater resistor pack

Cheers, recon I could tackle that myself.

 

[kristen]

clifton motos bangor

 

[JackMO]

As of today, I think the heater in my Megane has kicked it too.

It still produces ‘heat’ as such, but there’s no blower. Worked on settings 1,2 and 3 only for a year. Then got in one day and not a kick on any setting untill you hit it a good thump and on it went. The power of the fan has been getting less and less as time has gone on, and its been getting very rattley. But alas, it’s kicked it today.

Any similar to what yours is doing @Gaza_r ? I think mine could be wiring, resistor pack or else the blower motor has just packed up upon a brief look online.

 

[Gaza_r]

Yeah exactly the same as mine. If I hit the dashboard around the passenger footwell it comes back on.

Did some reading up on owners forums lastnight and it's a common fault with Renault's and Nissan's. Some of the pins on blowers power plug get burnt causing a lose connection.

I phoned Clifton Motors and he suggested I try cleaning the plugs with WD40 Connection Cleaner. If that doesn't work it'll need a new plug crimped on (this was Renaults solution when repairing under warranty) they're selling on eBay for around £15

Seems the pollen filter restricts cold air flow causing the whole unit to overheat, he recommended removing it.

 

[JackMO]

Yeah exactly the same as mine. If I hit the dashboard around the passenger footwell it comes back on.

Did some reading up on owners forums lastnight and it's a common fault with Renault's and Nissan's. Some of the pins on blowers power plug get burnt causing a lose connection.

I phoned Clifton Motors and he suggested I try cleaning the plugs with WD40 Connection Cleaner. If that doesn't work it'll need a new plug crimped on (this was Renaults solution when repairing under warranty) they're selling on eBay for around £15

Seems the pollen filter restricts cold air flow causing the whole unit to overheat, he recommended removing it.

Exactly like mine. If i hit it in the passengers footwell it’ll fire up. But the blower is seriously under powered a rattley if I get t to fire up.

Ive had the glove box out, that’s what you need to get at the relays and the blower motor- its a 5 min job to take out. I took the replay boxes out, but will have a spray of wd40 and see.

 

[whyme?]

Yeah exactly the same as mine. If I hit the dashboard around the passenger footwell it comes back on.

Did some reading up on owners forums lastnight and it's a common fault with Renault's and Nissan's. Some of the pins on blowers power plug get burnt causing a lose connection.

I phoned Clifton Motors and he suggested I try cleaning the plugs with WD40 Connection Cleaner. If that doesn't work it'll need a new plug crimped on (this was Renaults solution when repairing under warranty) they're selling on eBay for around £15

Seems the pollen filter restricts cold air flow causing the whole unit to overheat, he recommended removing it.

AFAIK Renault still sell the repair looms for them. They aren't hard to fit but would recommend changing the resistor as well as the pins on it have likely melted too

 

[Gaza_r]

Exactly like mine. If i hit it in the passengers footwell it’ll fire up. But the blower is seriously under powered a rattley if I get t to fire up.

Yeah mine rattles on 1&2 and I thought the blower was knackered, but the mechanic said it'll rattle because it isn't getting enough power and was certain it's either the plug or resistor.

 

[Gaza_r]

AFAIK Renault still sell the repair looms for them. They aren't hard to fit but would recommend changing the resistor as well as the pins on it have likely melted too

Great, I'll replace both if it comes to it and if I can get Genuine parts then even better.

 

[JackMO]

Great, I'll replace both if it comes to it and if I can get Genuine parts then even better.

If someone doesn't mind, could they link what I'm looking to buy?

 

[Gaza_r]

If someone doesn't mind, could they link what I'm looking to buy?

Here's the genuine repair kit dealers used on Renault Parts Direct. Just use drop down menus to find your car then search eBay for the part number.

Renault Clio Heater Resistor Kit MK3 | Renault Parts Direct

 

[JackMO]

I went into it and pulled these out. Apparently relays, but they appear ok. Could these have an effect? They aren’t what I’m looking for going by the link you posted.

@Gaza_r

No blower is no fun in this weather.

 

[Gaza_r]

The resistor that's prone to failure is in the blower housing.

Check out this video from 5 min 50 seconds to see where it's located.

 

[Gaza_r]

Was going to remove the glove box today and check the plug but had to clear the drains under the scuttle panel as it was full of water after snowing.

Had to remove the wheels and arch liners to get access... because Renault.

 

[JackMO]

The resistor that's prone to failure is in the blower housing.

Check out this video from 5 min 50 seconds to see where it's located.

Dead on. Right i’ll have to get in for another poke around. Is that resistor pack a plug out and plug in the new part deal?

 

[JackMO]

Did you have any joy @Gaza_r ?

 

[Gaza_r]

Removed the glovebox and cleaned all the connectors on Saturday, it worked perfectly until this morning.

The plug needs replaced, but I'll get Clifton Motors to sort it. He can supply the plug, resistor and only charge an hour's labour for fitting.

 

[JackMO]

Removed the glovebox and cleaned all the connectors on Saturday, it worked perfectly until this morning.

The plug needs replaced, but I'll get Clifton Motors to sort it. He can supply the plug, resistor and only charge an hour's labour for fitting.

Is this the thing? I had a poke around, but i’m at a bit of a loose end- don’t really know what to do much further.

 

[Gaza_r]

Is this the thing? I had a poke around, but i’m at a bit of a loose end- don’t really know what to do much further.
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Yeah that's it.

Asked the Renault Owners Forum for advice.

They suggested cleaning all the metal contacts and those on the resistor with Normfest Electrical Contact Cleaner.

Will get some over the weekend and try again. Failing that I'll just replace the plug myself.

I'm tired throwing money at the car to be honest, it's starting to become a money pit.

 

[JackMO]

Ordered a new resistor and plug for £8. Popped it in, which took me 5 minutes, and away she went. Job done