Super beetle heater / demister fan blower motor

brav Learner Dubber

2 posts · joined Feb 2006 · 20 Feb 2006, 10:25 am

#457771

I have a 1975 L super beetle on which the previous (original) owner installed a single speed heater / demister dashboard fan motor.

I have obtained the correct OEM dual speed fan motor but the original ceramic resistor on this motor is unfortunately broken and requires replacement.

I am unsure where to obtain a replacement ceramic resistor and do not know the resistor rating to alternatively replace it with a new more modern type resistor.

Has anyone had a similar experience?

urban_myth Officially Full-On Dubber

354 posts · joined Jan 2005 · 20 Feb 2006, 10:59 am

#457779

what would happen if you jumpered the resistor?

EgeWorks Wolfsburg Wizard

602 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 21 Feb 2006, 9:38 am

#458109

I tried to find one of these myself a while ago but couldn't track one down. I just bought a new motor with intact resistor. If you could obtain the rating for it you could probably source something similar from Jaycar though.

barls Administrator Causer of Chaos and Mayhem

9,474 posts · joined Jun 2004 · 21 Feb 2006, 3:45 pm

#458166

urban_myth wrote:what would happen if you jumpered the resistor?

bad bad move you would most likely burn the motor out or damage something else

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brav Learner Dubber

2 posts · joined Feb 2006 · 23 Feb 2006, 3:49 pm

#458668

Agreed - the ceramic resistor has no markings on it so I think this is going to be tough to find a replacement resistor.

EgeWorks - you mentioned sourcing a new motor, can you suggest where I might source one if I cannot replace the resistor? Thanks.

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 23 Feb 2006, 4:26 pm

#458676

Where are you??

Shouldnt be too hard to find one at a wrecker

Futue te ipsum!!!

EgeWorks Wolfsburg Wizard

602 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 26 Feb 2006, 1:46 pm

#459286

I got mine from Dave Becker here on the forum. Maybe if you put up a wanted ad in the buying and selling section someone will have one.

CHADMYSTER Seriously Crusin Dubber

171 posts · joined May 2004 · 26 Feb 2006, 7:10 pm

#459301

has anyone got a picture of the above mentioned set up?

Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang

9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 · 27 Feb 2006, 5:35 pm

#459549

does anyone know if its still possible to get brushes for these fan motors?
i think mine are fairly worn as my charge light glows abit when i turn it on

Joel

EgeWorks Wolfsburg Wizard

602 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 1 Mar 2006, 6:25 pm

#460142

Here is a pic of the unit. Motor is out obviously...

1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 1 Mar 2006, 8:53 pm

#460203

Hi

Im pretty sure that the resistor is only for low speed and straight 12volt would give you the fast speed, you should be able to check this by looking at the wiring. You could try an igition ballast resistor to see how that affects the slow speed.

Steve