Fitting a replacement heater resistor

[Trojan]

Hi,

My fan works on only setting 3, so gathered it would be the heator resistor. Have ordered one off the bay, which arrived today. Went to fit it, only to find that the old (rather burnt out looking) one only has two spade connectors on it, and was mounted in the centre of the engine, rivitted just to the O/S side, near the bulkhead - the new one has three connectors. The van is a LWB 190 Mk4 (1993).

Have they sent me the wrong part, or have I missed something glaringly obvious?

[MinorMatt]

I think thats the dip/dim resistor you have found...

[MrMPuk]

I think thats the dip/dim resistor you have found...

Sounds like it.

[Trojan]

Damn! Well, I better have another look tomorrow in the daylight. I guess it's more hidden than I thought - any suggestions on an easy way to find it?

[MrMPuk]

Have you seen the thread in the how to section?

[Trojan]

Have you seen the thread in the how to section?

I must be really daft, as I cannot find a thread on it in the "how to" section.

[MrMPuk]

My bad, useful info section.

viewtopic.php?f=31&t=12288

Might also be worth trying the search function, lots of people have done the job in the past.

[Trojan]

My bad, useful info section.

viewtopic.php?f=31&t=12288

Might also be worth trying the search function, lots of people have done the job in the past.

Ah, got it! Now I have figured out why it's impossible to find - the old one is missing! Found a three pin plug and wire that goes to nothing near the drivers headlight, but the pins have corroded badly, and the resistor is missing. Will have a go at clearing out the old plug to fit the new resistor in the daylight tomorrow. Thanks everyone, and especially MrMPuk - your patience is appreciated.

[MrMPuk]

Thanks everyone, and especially MrMPuk - your patience is appreciated.

Now there's something you don't hear everyday.

[dieseldel]

hi
connector will be corroded beyond help, headlamp bulb connector is same, if you chop one off a scrapper solder to existing wiring shrink wrap to keep out moisture bung on new resister pop rivet back to original position , job done

[Trojan]

hi
connector will be corroded beyond help, headlamp bulb connector is same, if you chop one off a scrapper solder to existing wiring shrink wrap to keep out moisture bung on new resister pop rivet back to original position , job done

Ah, cheers. I was kinda hoping that it would be repairable, but I fear your right. I may just crimp on some new spade connectors, and fit it that way - should remove the risk of moisture getting into the old wiring.

[GBBiker]

Fit insulated crimp-on spade terminals, much easier.

I also relocated my resistor to prevent future problems. Basically made up an alu bracket and bolted it to the battery tray. It's much more protected there and there's plenty of the loom to play with.

[Trojan]

Fit insulated crimp-on spade terminals, much easier.

I also relocated my resistor to prevent future problems. Basically made up an alu bracket and bolted it to the battery tray. It's much more protected there and there's plenty of the loom to play with.

Done and done

Also traced the second battery fault, cleaned and replaced the rear flooring now I have a working heater, blowing on all three settings! (Well, cannot get off my own driveway so may as well work on the van instead!)