Audi A3 heater fan repair

Removing and repairing a dodgy heater fan blower in a 2010 Audi A3
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[@waynevincent2855]

Great vid. Exact same issue on my 2011 A3 and your vid put me straight on the problem. Blower up and running again in 15mins. Thank you! Edit: Just wanted to add a heads-up. Years on, the fault has come back several times [the bottom bearing also seizes a bit]. You can access and lube this by popping the motor out of the plastic bowl after compressing the three rubber mounts with a flat headed screwdriver. WARNING: If you need to unplug the airbag switch wiring for better access, don't do it without keeping the ignition off, then switching the passenger air bag off first [better to not disconnect it though!]. I forgot to do this and ended up with the airbag warning light on the dash which won't go out without a scan tool to erase the error code. MOT looming, this dopey mistake just cost me £37 for the Ancel VD500 which sorted the airbag light. The cheaper scan tools won't erase this error code. Hope that helps.

[@jokerfleckcast3196]

Important tip. If the fan is stiff and after turning it a few times it starts working again. Before putting it back in. Use some 3 in 1 lubricant and put some drops onto the top of the bearing, let it soak in, then spin the fan by hand until it feels nice and light. Then should be good to put back in the car. If you dont lubricate the bearing, there are chances it will seize again. Then again, a new fan is about £45 off ebay. The 3 in 1 oil has worked for me.

[@detuktioner]

Thanks a lot for posting this, same problem here, gave it a little WD40 as well, helped a lot 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@SorryIwasntListening]

Superb thanks - same job is due on my son's A3 Quatro - Haynes itemised the process but this is really clear - also the 40A fuse was OK so going to have to do some minor Audi surgery. 7 mins well spent!

[@znwy]

Great Video! I had same problem reoccured, so changed to new one, and the motor works just fine now, but no air coming out from all the vents! (Tried everything) what could be the issue here please?

[@JoshHarrisPOV]

To add to the positive comments, I too tried this and it worked straight away, I did spray abit of wd-40 in, and may end up changing the fan if I need to, but at least I know how now! Thanks!!!!

[@Kapil-Patel]

Love it, great job mate ! Looking forward to the upcoming vids 😎👍🏽

[@robindickinson4676]

Thanks for sharing the video. Great explanation

[@MrKBUK]

Top man I'll be trying this very soon 😁👌🏻

[@robertthring4737]

Very good video; many thanks!

[@valentijn9]

Thats been a right minute I’ve seen your channel. Hope to see more of the VW van and MR2. Good to see you again.

[@kolegakolega]

Thank you soooo much dude, you saved my life 😃💥

[@c42cly]

Thanks for the video. Very helpful, lucky for me I had the same problem the fan was a bit stiff, a clean with the air line and refitted. Fingers crossed it will carry on working now.

[@frithy68]

Thanks for this... Just bought An 08 A3, n needs a few bits doing. This was one of the jobs... 10 mins for a complete novice, after watching your video.... Thanks....

[@adebrian1737]

Tried it an it worked out well just like this video. May God almighty bless you and your family. Nirrio (Audi breakers) wanted £200 to put in a 2nd hand blower for me.

[@theklapouszek87]

An absolute gem of a video! After watching it, it was stupid not to try! Mine had the same issue, got it working again within 15 minutes. Made my day, thank you 😁

[@johndearn9457]

More on the van please Lee

[@SpyderLEE]

Yep 👍

[@bradstewart1996]

Hi. Great video! Before I start making access to replace one of the two components. Would you agree with me in saying i have a faulty control switch. It only works on speed setting 4 so that proves the fan is getting power. It’s either OFF or MAX rate.

[@mikejackson9657]

Lifesaver, just did this and got mine working again, toasty warm car now on a cold January day, many thanks!!

[@schudz7507]

5 star video, just had this issue, I'm no mechanic however followed the video and had the same issue. Saved me a small fortune during hard times. Thank you 👏

[@hasasanator]

Mate that MR2 is amazing, I will do a MR2 one day and it is going to be roughly based on yours 👌👌

[@SpyderLEE]

Nice one 😁

[@maffs_mountain_adventures2903]

Brilliant video

[@paulucho69]

Great, I had the same problem, I found a label from manufacturers inside the blower, it works just fine but now I have a steady red light on, took apart 3x can't find anything out of order, do you have any suggestions?

[@kjw7556]

😎

[@joannerenfrew6493]

This was true too job my fan was stiff too got lucky ! Single mum withA3 Did it step by step was bit effort get fan back in but I did it in a hour start too finish. Thank you for taking time make this video . Cheers Jo from Australia

[@elliotbanks923]

Murder putting the glove box back in ! Thanks mate you saved me a lot of time with this.

[@richardwilson3643]

Brilliant,same problem as yours,followed the instructions and it works, Thankyou.

[@Nextmangeeza]

Cheers buddy 👍

[@SlipDigby-u6e]

Brilliant video mate! You’ve saved me a small fortune, many thanks!

[@williamhodge1104]

Jist want to say a big thank you I have the same problem on my a3 and your video fixed the problem cheers 😊

[@AndrewLittlefair-o1b]

Cheers mate your tips are amazing 👏 never thought I could tackle a job like that but tackled it first attempt after watching your vid 👍

[@SpyderLEE]

Nice one 👍

[@nathanclark171]

Thank you sir! 10 mins & job done 🤌

[@casinofan5576]

Quick question, had the same issue, got it out started to working all fine and after 2 days stopped working again. Any idea what I should do ? Maybe get a new one?

[@dawber1994]

did you fix this issue im having the same problem, im think im gonna replace the fan speed controller (£18 ebay)

[@Spandrex1]

Cheers for this one lad

[@CraigR4]

That was an m10 bolt not m8

[@nickmcevoy1]

Thank you!

[@ModorFix]

Lucky escape that Lee. Good to have you back :)

[@SpyderLEE]

Yeah right result. Expected to be buying a new one.