Corsa D heater fan not working and 'Sparking'?

[@markh9929]

Very, very helpful, may have to attempt this myself shortly. BTW, good camera work, lighting and editing. Much appreciated.

[@LarcsWorkshop]

Thanks 👍, good luck with the repair. Mind your back, it's a bit awkward.

[@theentity7238]

Brilliant work , This is the Best I have seen on the Fan repair when everyone else just replaced the motor rather then testing where the problem in the motor was , Truly Brilliant work here.

[@LarcsWorkshop]

Thanks, that's very kind 😃. Cheers Larcs 👍

[@grahamashby1409]

Mine's just stopped working this evening. Brilliant video. I didn't have a clue where the motor was but having watched your video I'll definitely be taking it out and checking it over. Many thanks.

[@LarcsWorkshop]

Thanks, no problems 😃. Good luck sorting it out 🤞. Cheers Larcs 👍

[@markh9929]

Blower fan update - after some investigation and impromptu amateur gymnastics (head stuffed into the passenger footwell with spine jangling postioning, as I was too lazy to disassemble the glovebox!) I ascertained it was the fan resistor that caused the problem. However, your blower fan removal 'how to' would have been my next step but fortunately the device fired back up and the vehicle is now usable. Thanks again for your useful demonstration, regards.

[@LarcsWorkshop]

Cheers, Larcs.

[@58jonboy]

This video was brilliant, so informative even telling you which size socket was required to remove the blower motor. He described exactly the same problem my Corsa was having. Intermittent working fan then failure. My Fan was not working at any speed. It turned out the armature needed a clean-up, like he suggested. But that only lasted 5 mins. took the fan out again and realised the brushes were sticking slightly in there brackets, a tiny tiny squirt with WD-40 let them slide inwards. Working fine now. Remember if your fan works on speed 4 only it's probably the fan resistor.

[@LarcsWorkshop]

Thanks for the great comment 😁. Awesome that you got it all sorted out 👍. Cheers Larcs.

[@craigcmd]

good idea - this video is great but think I will try oiling the brush brackets first for a handy fix for now - my corsa d is 13 years old - if that doesnt work then a proper clean up as in this video

[@craigcmd]

Great video. For mine it turned out the resister (which is at the other end of the power lead tucked up underneath) had a pin that was black. I cleaned it up and now all is working fine. Still glad I followed your video as if I hadn't I would have just gave to my mechanic. Thank again!

[@LarcsWorkshop]

Thanks, that's great news 👌. Glad it was of some use. Cheers Larcs 👍

[@davidhall5088]

Excellent presentation by a very personable chap. Well done. Will give it a go when it stops snowing!

[@LarcsWorkshop]

Thanks very much 😁. We've been quite lucky and only had a sprinkling of snow here❄️. Good luck with the repair 👍. Cheers Larcs.

[@neilisaacs8132]

thanks for the great video as had to do this myself today on my daughters car i would have tracked down the same issue myself but y0u made it so much quicker and job was completed after 30 min including testing thanks

[@LarcsWorkshop]

Thanks, no problems. Glad it helped 👍

[@tomjaw8499]

Very good solution for keeping vent fans running. Thanks a lot for your input. God bless you.

[@LarcsWorkshop]

Thanks 😃. Cheers Larcs 👍

[@paulwestgate1807]

Hi there the video was brilliant. I followed it all and now my fan is working again many thanks save me 45 pounds lol 😂

[@LarcsWorkshop]

Thanks, no problems. Glad it was of some help. Good work sorting it out 👌. Cheers Larcs 👍

[@adrianprice1718]

Saved me small fortune, thanks for the video

[@LarcsWorkshop]

That's great 👌. Glad it helped. Cheers Larcs 👍

[@marisadjemal5885]

Great job, so helpful and I will now have the courage and knowledge to do this myself

[@LarcsWorkshop]

Thanks 😃. Good luck fixing it 🤞. Cheers Larcs 👍.

[@wilfredomalaca6377]

Very well done and clear video.

[@LarcsWorkshop]

Thanks for the comment. Sorry for the late reply (not getting any notifications for some reason?).

[@Litesnip2022]

Nice video. Grande Punto uses the same motor as well

[@LarcsWorkshop]

Thanks Chris, that's good to know 👍. Cheers Larcs

[@FranzDan]

Sehr gut erklert

[@LarcsWorkshop]

Thank you 👍

[@debendevandrieofficial]

Thanks, you just saved me 65 euro's 🙏❤

[@LarcsWorkshop]

Great news 😁. Glad it helped. Cheers Larcs 👍

[@pblnlpalu]

Amazing how poor those cars are build! Thank you for the great repair, i have to change a filter at the same place. Happpy new year. One question; what is a insurance security box? A gps? So you dont speed?

[@LarcsWorkshop]

Thanks, happy new year to you too. Yes, the box is fitted by the insurance company to monitor the driving style and scores them. Also used as a tracker.

[@evieemaya88]

Great video. Can I ask when it was sparking, was it hooked up to a power source or was you just tapping it unconnected. Also when cleaning it up with Emery paper was you just scrubbing the armiture in situ?

[@LarcsWorkshop]

Thanks for your comment. Yes, it was hooked up to a 12v battery when it was sparking, and yes, I cleaned up the armature in situ. Cheers Larcs 👍

[@gbmwp]

i habe the corsa e ( it is the same with D) the blower working fine but after 10-20 min ( i have to test it again to see how long it take till not working properly) it is not blowing. I hear the noise but the vent blow no air or a very little amount. Whats your opinion?

[@LarcsWorkshop]

Could be a bearing going tight as it warms up? or worn brushes maybe? You could do with getting it out and having a look.

[@noelmowatt137]

Good to know if you have not remove that before thanks

[@LarcsWorkshop]

Thanks 👍

[@83karolinka]

very well done. thank you for help 😊

[@LarcsWorkshop]

Cheers, Larcs.

[@markletters2473]

Could the fan not working properly cause a burning smell?, sometimes my heart won't start, but when it does there's a burning smell from it, would I be better off putting in a new fan?

[@LarcsWorkshop]

Yeah, it could. I wouldn't use it until you know what it is. If it's got really hot, you'll probably need to replace it. Good luck. Cheers Larcs.

[@liamcooper2245]

How did you take the back off after unscrewing it I could do it

[@LarcsWorkshop]

If you mean taking the motor out of the housing? I just undid the screws and pulled it off.

[@colonialpietersen1800]

thank you you taught me alot I was struggling but now Iknow wot to do

[@LarcsWorkshop]

Thanks for your comment, glad it was of some help.

[@barrycolwell1600]

Just had my heat motor change now I’m worry did they put a new one in or just clean it like in the video that was £75 pounds?

[@LarcsWorkshop]

Thanks for your comment👍 I have seen them 'new' on eBay for around £40 so they could have fitted a new one. If you're worried, ask them for the receipt, it should have some sort of warranty if it was new too. Good luck. Cheers Larcs 👍

[@charliecuthbert438]

Excellent

[@LarcsWorkshop]

Thanks 👍

[@triksta20]

Hi, if no fibre stick to clean with what's best to use?

[@LarcsWorkshop]

You could use some fine emery cloth. Just make sure you thoroughly clean it after. Cheers Larcs 👍

[@stopthewar7637]

Hey mine wouldn't work at all I purchased a new heater blower resistor also cleaned the gunk off the motor so the copper shows and brushes but the fan will only go on level 3 and 4? And is it normall for that heat resistor to heat up please help me as vauxhall want like £250 for new motor I have a Corsa sxi 2012

[@LarcsWorkshop]

Hi, it sounds like you might have a wiring or switch issue if the motor and resistor are both ok? I think it is normal for the resistor to get a little bit warm, that's probably why they put it in the air duct to cool it. Good luck with the repair 👍. Cheers Larcs.

[@stopthewar7637]

@@LarcsWorkshop thanks I just don't know where to get that wired plug that plugs into the fan resistor it's like a double ended wired plug

[@LarcsWorkshop]

@@stopthewar7637 Sorry, I don't know? I've never had a Corsa resistor apart. Cheers Larcs.

[@sim6699]

Good repair

[@LarcsWorkshop]

Thanks 👍👍

[@abzabz1]

What did you use to clean the copper bit

[@LarcsWorkshop]

I used a fibre stick and fine emery cloth. Cheers Larcs

[@Victor-DOOM]

Helpful thanks

[@LarcsWorkshop]

No problem 😃. Cheers Larcs 👍

[@carlmc9775]

My sons is playing up i have done this it works when out but when i position the fan back in and all bolted back to where it should be it stops again ??????

[@LarcsWorkshop]

It may be that the brushes are worn too much and the springs can't push them onto the armature enough?

[@carlmc9775]

@@LarcsWorkshop new fan job job do you thing or are the brushes easy to get and replace

[@LarcsWorkshop]

@@carlmc9775 I would say replace the fan unless you were very competent at soldering. It would probably take some searching to find replacement brushed. At least you get a warrantee with a new one.

[@carlmc9775]

@@LarcsWorkshop thank you for the advice mate

[@midof2016]

I try to understand what u did but my english is bad. I had to pay 180 euro to fix this. The mechanic told me that he change something that he bought for 130 euros. I don't know. Maybe he lied. Who know. Can you explain writing what u did because my English is bad. From Sweden. Thank you

[@LarcsWorkshop]

Sounds like they replaced the fan and motor at that sort of price. My motor brushes we're not worn down so I just cleaned up the commutator (the rotating part the bushes rub on rub on) and it is still working fine. Cheers Larcs 👍

[@midof2016]

@@LarcsWorkshop he said that he replace the resistor. I don't know. But thank you for your answer. I appreciate a lot.

[@LarcsWorkshop]

@@midof2016 . 130 euros sounds a lot for the blower resister, but with dealer prices and everything else at the moment, who knows. I'm sorry it cost so much to fix. Cheers Larcs 👍

[@midof2016]

@@LarcsWorkshop i know. Mekaniker here in sweden they have very bad reputation specially the immigrant ones. He is a freind of mine 🤦🤦🤦 But I learnt a lesson. I'm trying now to make knowledge at least basic things that one could solve by himself 😊

[@LarcsWorkshop]

@@midof2016 Good luck 🤞. There is plenty of information on KZbin to help you out👍