Audi A3 heater fan repair

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

[@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.

[@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 👏

[@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 😁

[@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!

[@mikejackson9657]

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

[@elliotbanks923]

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

[@robertthring4737]

Very good video; many thanks!

[@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....

[@kolegakolega]

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

[@user-dw7ul5df3h]

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 👍

[@detuktioner]

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

[@robindickinson4676]

Thanks for sharing the video. Great explanation

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@user-nf4eh3iv7f]

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

[@Kapil-Patel]

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

[@MrKBUK]

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

[@maffs_mountain_adventures2903]

Brilliant video

[@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.

[@williamhodge1104]

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

[@richardwilson3643]

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

[@nathanclark171]

Thank you sir! 10 mins & job done 🤌

[@Nextmangeeza]

Cheers buddy 👍

[@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 😁

[@ModorFix]

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

[@SpyderLEE]

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

[@Spandrex1]

Cheers for this one lad

[@johndearn9457]

More on the van please Lee

[@SpyderLEE]

Yep 👍

[@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?

[@bradstewart548]

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.

[@nickmcevoy1]

Thank you!

[@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]

😎

[@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)

[@Thee_Raggo]

That was an m10 bolt not m8