Fan control 1-3 out
#1
Fan control 1-3 out
Anyone have problems with the fan control? On one of our Fits (we have four in a delivery fleet), the first three levels stopped working on the fan control, but the fourth (highest) fan level is still working.
Any ideas? Haven't had a chance yet to check fuses, but seems they would all be on the same fuse?
Any ideas? Haven't had a chance yet to check fuses, but seems they would all be on the same fuse?
#2
Sounds like a resistor on the blower motor is out. Very common problem on older water-cooled Volkswagens, and the fan setup on a Fit is no more complex than an 80's VW. This is common on other vehicles as well. Definitely a dealer issue.
#4
Service bulletin 09-097 HVAC blower motor only works on high.
Needs a new blower motor transistor pack, if your VIN falls between 000001 AND 072640 it applies as long as the car is under warranty.
If someone wants me to send the pdf I will.
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Needs a new blower motor transistor pack, if your VIN falls between 000001 AND 072640 it applies as long as the car is under warranty.
If someone wants me to send the pdf I will.
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#5
so will it be a smart idea to let the dealer change it first before it breaks? will the dealer do that for us, if it falls between that vin #? i dont want to wait till warranty is over and it breaks.
#6
As an aside, here's a link to the service bulletin:
SB 09-097 HVAC blower motor only works on high speed
It does seem pretty easy and cheap to change the resistor pack though... but the SB also calls for the replacement of the blower motor, which isn't so cheap...
Last edited by clicq; 01-26-2010 at 01:51 PM.
#7
It does seem pretty easy and cheap to change the resistor pack though... but the SB also calls for the replacement of the blower motor, which isn't so cheap...
#8
You are the man! I don't have this problem, but it's great that there's somebody that knows about all this stuff .
As an aside, here's a link to the service bulletin:
SB 09-097 HVAC blower motor only works on high speed
As an aside, here's a link to the service bulletin:
SB 09-097 HVAC blower motor only works on high speed
Applies To: 2009 Fit – From VIN JHMGE8...9S000001 thru JHMGE8...9S072640
whew. heh.
#9
SB 09-097 HVAC blower motor only works on high speed
As I understand it, you can't have a service done just because it shows up in a service bulletin -- you actually have to be having the problem. Though rhyneba could probably clarify.
As I understand it, you can't have a service done just because it shows up in a service bulletin -- you actually have to be having the problem. Though rhyneba could probably clarify.
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#13
I had this happen 2 weeks ago. Showed up at the dealer, told them 1-3 didnt work. had it fixed the next day first thing in the morning in less than 1 hour. Didnt have to do anything other than point to the problem and hand them the keys..
#15
+1, mine stopped working about a year ago, dealer knew about the problem & fixed in less than an hour as well. No problem since then.
#17
Jdufford, if your car still under warranty bring it back to the dealer. My 09 had the same issue its not the resistor its the HVAC Blower. I took it to MW in Barrington and it took 2 days. They have to order the part and install it the next day and pick up later in the afternoon.
#18
Thanks Augee, I drive by that place almost daily, but my car is out of warranty. My big concern is if I buy another fan, whats to say the new one doesn't do the same thing, then I am out about 200.00. I'm worried Honda hasn't done anything or changed the design of the fan at all to correct the problem.
#19
Here is the link to the service bulletin on another site, Scribd. (not sure if you can access the link above, it doesn't let me.)
If your Fit falls within the range of VINs, given that you've already blown a 2nd resistor set, I think it's a near certainty the problem rests with the blower motor.
Edit:
From the bulletin: "Any repair performed after warranty may be eligible for goodwill consideration." You may not have to pay anything.
applies to 2009Fit from VIN JHMGE8...9S000001 thru JHMGE8... 9S072640
(note the letter "S"; this only applies to Fits assembled at the Sazuka plant)
Symptom
The HVAC blower motor only works on high speed.
Probable Cause
Excessive current draw from the HVAC blower motor causes the blower resistor to fail.
Corrective action
Replace the HVAC blower motor and the blower resistor.
(note the letter "S"; this only applies to Fits assembled at the Sazuka plant)
Symptom
The HVAC blower motor only works on high speed.
Probable Cause
Excessive current draw from the HVAC blower motor causes the blower resistor to fail.
Corrective action
Replace the HVAC blower motor and the blower resistor.
Edit:
From the bulletin: "Any repair performed after warranty may be eligible for goodwill consideration." You may not have to pay anything.
Last edited by Steve244; 07-06-2011 at 11:41 AM.
#20
Thanks Augee, I drive by that place almost daily, but my car is out of warranty. My big concern is if I buy another fan, whats to say the new one doesn't do the same thing, then I am out about 200.00. I'm worried Honda hasn't done anything or changed the design of the fan at all to correct the problem.