Ford Fiesta Mk7 (2009) - Heater Blower Resistor fix

This step by step video diagnoses and fixes the common problem of the heater blower resistor failure found in Mk7 Ford Fiestas.
Here is the link of the heater resistor that I purchased: www.amazon.co.uk/THG-CARE5972-...
Thank you for watching!

[@Ro32da72]

Nearly nine years on, still a great straightforward guide 👍 bought my mk7 last week, heater resistor gave up yesterday! Glad to see it's a simple fix and they haven't hidden the part that fails behind the dash somewhere.

[@Breesey]

Just used this to replace the fuse on my 2012 Mk7 Fiesta, now I've got all 4 blower settings again! Thanks for posting

[@williamfleming4213]

exellent tutorial with good step by step instructions and good camera work..well done...very helpful..thank you

[@connor2449]

Quite a few general videos on this topic but it's incredibly helpful to have one for the specific model of car, excellent video. Exactly what I needed thank you for sharing!

[@CalJonel]

Amazing! This has happened to my wife’s car and I was about to spend more than I needed to in order to fix it! Stellar work. Thanks!👍

[@bunnyb3760]

Brilliant. Even being 70 years old with a commensurately slow brain I found the instructions clear and complete. Having had to dislocate several joints to reach the top torx screw I'm amazed you were able to do it with one hand whilst also filming, although unlike yours my wife's Fiesta has a heather pipe running across the resistor. Took my old brain a minute or two to work out that the screws are easier to get to after first removing the plug. Doh!

[@cornishrider]

Awesome! Bought a 2012 Fiesta last week and did this repair today. Really excellent video, you've saved me time and money 😃

[@1i2cVision]

Just a note to mention for Mk 6 vehicles, the resistor is on the opposite side of the gear stick. The drivers side where the pedals are. A lot more tricky to get to, but it is possible. I depressed the clutch to get to the top screw and used a long thin alan key. The job is mostly done by feel rather being able to see. It is not a rush job, it took me nearly an hour to remove and replace just because of the awkwardness. Suggest open driver door fully and retract driver seat back as far as it can go. Jimmying clutch is not an option because the top of the pedal which swings forward can also become an issue. I suggest using left hand to depress and move accordingly. It would be an impossibility to film this, but use this video to imagine the location in reverse. I hope this blurb helps with folk looking for the UK version for the Mk 6?

[@David-hh3lp]

Thanks for this ordered mine off ebay for a 2012 tdci, easy fit once you know how (which I didnt) but a 5 min job after watching your video, top man.

[@eddiestafford3313]

Worked a treat buddy...thanks for the info...saved me lots of hunting about looking for the fault. Excellent video.

[@stargazeydevon8110]

Top quality video, great fix, many thanks!

[@billyspratt2290]

Thanks for the video - just did my 2014 Fiesta after putting it off since Summer!

[@MrTfraine]

Thanks for this video mate - really easy to follow and saved me having to take it to a garage!

[@garrytheninja5404]

Great walk through this really helped me, mind you from the videos perspective it’s hard to see just how difficult it is to reach the bloody thing

[@lindsayalexander2056]

Thanks so much for this video - it fixed the problem and took me just over an hour. My biggest hold ups were removal and replacement of the fascia, but I got it done!

[@kelvinnhekude4717]

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[@deb37]

Nice clear visuals on this video. Makes me feel confident enough to do mine👍🏽

[@filpip6762]

Glad you show where this is located :) awesome !!!

[@girleyborer472]

This is the exact problem of my 2014 ford fiesta. Thanks a mil.

[@xxxxbigdavexxxx]

Just done a 2010 Fiesta Zetec, took about 30mins, hardest part was trying to get into the right position to undo and refit the screws on the resistor pack, not easy when you are 6 foot 4, but all done, thanks for your video

[@davemorris432]

Cheers for the video. Made the fix simple. The only problem I had was getting the kick plate back on and this took longer that changing the resistor.

[@christophergarrud5261]

Excellent! Worked a treat....and good jazz as well. Thanks.

[@lobbylobbster]

Perfect. Just completed job myself. You saved me ££££££ thanks so very much 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@CaptainDrakeEye]

Thanks man. I have searched for this Video for about 3 weeks

[@dmack1443]

Worked a treat...thanks for the upload.

[@DenisAhmet]

Thank you so much James, your tutorial was excellent. Me being 60 years old and a bit overweight, the only way I could get to it was to lay on the seats and move to where the resistor is placed. A small torch helped to see where the screws were. The only thing I could not do was to fit the panel back in the correct position. You made it look easy, it's a rubbish design, it's not back in the correct position at the moment, it was getting dark, so I'll tackle that task another time. There must be a knack?

[@legalactivity6977]

Thank god for you tube. Going to order mine now.

[@TheAstroflash]

Super brilliant! I was going to start by trying to remove the centre fascia! Thanks!

[@paulb8340]

blowing on 4 ??only ?? heater resistor underneath glovebox ,,,,,, I just had blowing cold air only 3 car experts saying this that this that all wrong thermostat / gunged heater !!! what was it ?? the pollen filter had not been changed !!!...the drivers side footwell underneath easy fix … passing on the karma as someone solved this for me was at the end of my tether!!

[@leighsmith911]

Very helpful, thank you!

[@peterlittle3036]

Excellent video, thank you.

[@peterlittle3036]

Brilliant, thanks just what Needed to know.

[@LouisFox89]

Very nice video. Very precise. Thank you

[@pumpkinsianeth]

Thank you. Worked a treat 🤗

[@Dogsdoodas]

Great video, many thanks 😊

[@AlanCooney]

Top video - very helpful!!!

[@raithrover1976]

Nice one. I've been driving around for a couple of months with just the high blower setting, not ideal during the winter months when you need a constant supply of air to stop the widows streaming up.

[@keithgray7593]

Very good tutorial thanks👍

[@Os-zc6ht]

Very helpful, Thank You Boss,

[@alanharrison6039]

thanks for the tutorial even i had no problems

[@Honda_CRF]

very helpful tutorial, many thanks!do you know if the resistor is located into the same place in a left-drive model too ?

[@jamesnicholson8927]

Great fix!

[@Steve170658]

A well explained video.

[@MakingItOutOfTheWoods]

Thanks! I’ll fix mine later 🥰

[@ajaynandha1252]

Nice one James - not the fix I was looking for but I need access in the same area for the blend door actuator and for nearly week I've just been reading it's complicated or got done under warranty. Most annoyingly people declaring they have the common clicking problem and the trail goes dead. So wasn't sure about taking apart the trim. Watching your video I can see the blimming part right there - at least I hope it is - so many thanks for that. Did you also have the common problem with a buzzing noise coming from the heat sensor behind the the climate control unit? I've got access to it just don't know how to detach it and /or dismantle it. Please do let me know if have knowledge on this. Can't thank you enough this clip!

[@ajaynandha1252]

Nice one James - not the fix I was looking for but I need access in the same area for the blend door actuator and for nearly week I've just been reading it's complicated and the trail goes dead. So wasn't sure about taking apart the trim. Watching your video I can see the blimming part right there - at least I hope it is - so many thanks for that. Did you also have the common problem with a buzzing noise coming from the heat sensor behind the the climate control unit? I've got access to it just don't know how to detach it and /or dismantle it. Please do let me know if you have any knowledge on this. Can't thank you enough for this clip!

[@haydenkarim5459]

Perfect video cheers 👍

[@robertparker9441]

Top tutorial thanks

[@dianebrown2437]

Very helpful, wish I'd looked at this before paying £35 to have it done!

[@SeaUsername]

Thanks, did it today in about 20 minutes. Very awkward to get to. Hardest part was the clips on the panel, but brute force did the job, its an old car anyway.

[@redeyePJ]

Hi,just wondering what size torx screwdriver it was?great video 👍🏼very well explained

[@BarryRudd1]

Good video but I would like to add that the resistor usually fails for a reason. The most common is a dirty cabin/pollen filter this causes the motor to work harder and use more current which causes the thermal fuse to fail. Could also be the motor bearing seizing up often due to water ingress. I go to a lot of garages who havent checked the filter and are on their second or third resistor.

[@richardgilby]

Hi James, the link looks like its a different resistor? Can you confirm which one it should be. Thanks

[@MrStokerob]

Great video - extremely helpful. Unfortunately I've fallen at the first hurdle as the screw in the fascia just turns and turns without undoing.

[@leltee]

I'm having the same problem. How did you get the screw out?

[@MrWorrisome]

@@leltee any luck with the screw as I'm now having the same trouble?

[@drecklydave9594]

The hooked probe from a cheap hook and probe set may pull the screw or its housing out.

[@Elconbrioso]

Thanks for your video . I can't help thinking that we are spoilt for low cost parts with Ford - not OEM . I remember having this problem on a Peugeot 405, many years ago - Peugeot parts wanted the ridiculous sum of £70 - some people would have paid that - not I.

[@95Jester]

Thanks! In my case the car was a left hand drive version, in this case the resistor right in the opposite site. (passenger foot area) :

[@arslan4638]

Hello sir, does this part fix temperature controler? I got fully filled radiator fluid, it start heating then after few minutes just blow cold air

[@thomashulbert3091]

James, do you think a problem with this resistor would cause the blower to lose power (not come out of the ports as quickly) or would that likely be a loose duct connection?

[@jameswilliams6576]

+Thomas Hulbert I'm not too sure on that one. This fault causes the heater blower to only blow on the highest speed setting (as it is connect to a different power source on the car, I believe). I'd say it's worth checking any loose connections just in case. It may be a simple case that something, like wet leaves, have perhaps got sucked up and lodged in the ventilation system. Don't quote me on it as I'm not seasoned mechanic!

[@bradbruce1101]

James Williams my blowers do not work on any settings could this still be my resistor?

[@aed2318]

Is this only for if the fans aren’t using each of the blow settings? Or could this be a solution to my fans only blowing cold air too???

[@petegoodman8505]

Is that link still correct looks diff PSA part now...?

[@russ3578]

This helped. Ta 👍🏼

[@ianhandforth5672]

I have same car.09 plate..heater cold air only..I think it's the blend door not working..any ideas would be great..its wife's car..I'm not familiar with this car..thank you.

[@fouadidrissi8895]

So the blower speed 1 2 3 isn't working and 4 yes.(that's my problem and is look like also was your before u fixed) So to solve this I just need to replace that piece? I

[@sukhjeetheer7064]

Help! I've just purchased a 59 plate fiesta and the fan settings work on all 4, however I can hardly feel it. I've put a tissue on the middle fans and they hardly move the tissue, even on setting 4. Would this repair that problem?

[@chateaulierneux6096]

Might be the fan bearing. See this: www.fordownersclub.com/tutorials/article/81-focus-heater-fan-blower-works-only-on-setting-4-and-no-aircon/

[@allenbraithwaite106]

Would this be the same routine for Ford Fusion 2005 1400cc A Uk fusion,I look on KZbin All American Fusions ,confusing..

[@drecklydave9594]

Fusion is different. : Like Mk 6 Fiesta, it's on the driver's side near clutch pedal.

[@DukeNukem500]

So its on the same side in a left wheel car?

[@utube5361]

Why the link that u put shows a different type of resistor, not like the one u use.

[@bozurski]

on my car, when it's turned on heat, the air is cold, is this the problem with the resistor or is it something else

[@missyturnbull8100]

Viktor Bozurski hi did you find out what that was because my car does the same

[@Conradc187]

@@missyturnbull8100 I have the same issue, no heat did you manage to find the solution, thanks in advance

[@missyturnbull8100]

Conrad Caldwell hi no i didnt find a solution sorry for the late reply i took it to the mechanic he said it could be the thermostat and would cost 140 to replace it but he said it doesnt always work so i left it

[@Conradc187]

@@missyturnbull8100 thanks when I get a chance I will try and troubleshoot, if I come right I will post on here

[@billevans6502]

Great vid but the link takes you to the wrong resistor (Peugeot)

[@muhammedomarmalik8909]

Hardest part was putting the plastic thing back in to cover all the wires 😭

[@l31fos15]

The link is wrong mann

[@davidbillyard6629]

Ford main dealers want over £100 to do this...