Fan speed switch problem

[pace]

Hi all, I'm new here today. I hope you can offer me some advice.
I have a 52 plate ex BT Connect 200 tddi with 55K on the clock. I have run the van for about a year. Its nice to drive but very slow and heavy on fuel. Last week the heater fan speed selector switch stopped working, It will only work on full speed (4). Is this a common problem? Is it the switch or the fan motor which is at fault? I want to see if I can sort it before sending it in for an expensive repair. A friend of mine had the same thing happen to his Focus (which I guess has the same electrics) except he only had speed 3 and 4, which made me wonder if this is a known problem.
Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Paul.

[Dan T]

Heater Resistor.

[pace]

Thanks for that.
What other models (cars/vans) have the same part? Incase I find a new one on ebay.
Is it easy to fit? Where is it located?

[tt225]

I`ve got the same problem on my mk5, only speed 3 works, is that going to be the resistor aswell?

[Dan T]

I`ve got the same problem on my mk5, only speed 3 works, is that going to be the resistor aswell?

Yes
pre '98 is located beside the O/S Headlamp
'98-00 is located behind the dash close to the heater controls

Part is £35 from ford and takes 5 mins to change.

[Dan T]

Thanks for that.
What other models (cars/vans) have the same part? Incase I find a new one on ebay.
Is it easy to fit? Where is it located?

Think it will be easier to buy from ford.
It's easy to fit and it's located by the blower motor, although the footwell airduct will need to be removed.

[tt225]

I`ve got the same problem on my mk5, only speed 3 works, is that going to be the resistor aswell?

Yes
pre '98 is located beside the O/S Headlamp
'98-00 is located behind the dash close to the heater controls

Part is £35 from ford and takes 5 mins to change.

Dont suppose you know the part number to make things easy?

[Dan T]

I`ve got the same problem on my mk5, only speed 3 works, is that going to be the resistor aswell?

Yes
pre '98 is located beside the O/S Headlamp
'98-00 is located behind the dash close to the heater controls

Part is £35 from ford and takes 5 mins to change.

Dont suppose you know the part number to make things easy?

Don't know if i've got it kicking about, had it the other day aswell I'll have a look.
Is yours the one beside the headlight ?

[tt225]

Mines a 1995 on M so i suppose it must be the headlight type - it`d be good if youve got one

[Dan T]

Mines a 1995 on M so i suppose it must be the headlight type - it`d be good if youve got one

That will be the headlight one. I'll see if the number is kicking about in the garage tomorrow

[Dan T]

7033705

[tt225]

is it a simple fit or is it like changing the headlamp bulb on a Megane

[Dan T]

changing a bulb on a megane takes me 5 minutes
It's just a case of swapping over 3 crimped terminals and attatching the resistor.

[tt225]

saw the megane thing on 5th gear or similar programme and it cost 300 quid at a dealer to change the bulbs

[Dan T]

dealers round my way charge £60, but I only charge £20