Front bumper off/cooling fan - Page 2

stevestrat · 18th May 2015, 18:19

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Originally Posted by topman

I tried the trinary test but didn't get anything.

Before you write the fan off completely, Jules' test states turn the ignition on but I found with my 1.8T the engine had to be running.

topman · 18th May 2015, 18:19

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Originally Posted by T-Cut

Or if you're into DIY, buy the bare bones unit from Farnell or RS Components and wire it up yourself. Cheap and cheerful.

TC

What components would I need if doing it all DIY?

topman · 18th May 2015, 18:21

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Originally Posted by stevestrat

Before you write the fan off completely, Jules' test states turn the ignition on but I found with my 1.8T the engine had to be running.

I'll try it, but it seems quite rare for the fan motor to go?

I tried it and it works, like you say I had to have the engine running.

Tried the demist test again nothing.

SD1too · 18th May 2015, 19:30

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Originally Posted by topman

I tried it and it works, like you say I had to have the engine running.
Tried the demist test again nothing.

If you have a 2 speed system Topman, those results suggest that all you need is a replacement resistor.

Simon

topman · 18th May 2015, 19:35

It does seem that way, do you know what parts to buy if you want to DIY? Is changing the resistor hard? Or best just to buy an upgraded unit?

SD1too · 18th May 2015, 19:42

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Originally Posted by topman

Is changing the resistor hard?

No.

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do you know what parts to buy if you want to DIY?

Ideally a soldering iron, a reel of solder and some heatshrink sleeving. Maplin sells all of those.

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Or best just to buy an upgraded unit?

A much more expensive option.

Simon

topman · 18th May 2015, 21:18

How much is the upgrade vs the DIY option Simon?

Rick-sta · 18th May 2015, 21:44

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Originally Posted by topman

How much is the upgrade vs the DIY option Simon?

For a upgrade youre looking at around £140 for the fan which Jules sells, replacing the resistor just costs around £16 for the resistor i think (cant remember exact prices).

You dont have to solder the wiring on the new resistor. Mine came with crimp connectors so i just used those and secured the joints with the heat shrink and some electrical tape

Rick-sta · 18th May 2015, 21:48

Heres a link to the resistor:
http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ad.php?t=68336

its £17 + postage.

Hers a link to the upgrade fan:
http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...d.php?t=189409

£139 for the upgrade fan

Rick

topman · 19th May 2015, 17:44

£20 odd sounds reasonable and if read it right it comes with a guide? I'll get one i think.

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topman This is my second home MG ZT-T 190 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 5,493 Thanks: 372 Thanked 647 Times in 534 Posts	It does seem that way, do you know what parts to buy if you want to DIY? Is changing the resistor hard? Or best just to buy an upgraded unit?

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topman This is my second home MG ZT-T 190 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 5,493 Thanks: 372 Thanked 647 Times in 534 Posts	How much is the upgrade vs the DIY option Simon?

19th May 2015, 17:44	#20
topman This is my second home MG ZT-T 190 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 5,493 Thanks: 372 Thanked 647 Times in 534 Posts	£20 odd sounds reasonable and if read it right it comes with a guide? I'll get one i think.