Resistor issues

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lrboylin

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Hi
I am new to this thread so if this has been posted before then I apologise.

My issue is that back in January this year I had a resistor replaced as the other one had blown. Heater worked fine on 2,3 and 4 but not 1.


Anyway a couple of weeks ago, the same thing has happened with the new one. Again heater works fine on 2,3 and 4 but not 1. How long is a resistor supposed to last as this one was only a few months old? Problem is the place where it was purchased from has gone bankrupt so it's going to be difficult to replace.

I do not want to waste money by buying a new one and the same thing happens again. Does anyone have any idea what else it might be?:confused: Or have I just had a dodgy resistor and been unlucky with it?

It is a 2000 freelander 1.8i
 
A clogged pollen filter causes the heater resistor to get hotter than it should especially in the slowest fan speeds. The resistor is absorbing the most power but at the same time being cooled the least due to the low fan output which is why it fails when the pollen filter is clogged. Can you not change it yourself? It's an easy job.
Welcome by the way.
 
Nodge68 said:
A clogged pollen filter causes the heater resistor to get hotter than it should especially in the slowest fan speeds. The resistor is absorbing the most power but at the same time being cooled the least due to the low fan output which is why it fails when the pollen filter is clogged. Can you not change it yourself? It's an easy job.
Welcome by the way.
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thanks I'll have a look at the pollen filter.
Yes can fit it myself after finding the fitting instructions on here.
My MOT and service was due at the same time the other one bust and my garage said they would fit it for £10 so thought whilst its there might as well.
Where is the pollen filter and how do I change/clean?
Sorry to sound like an idiot but basic mechanics is me I'm afraid!:doh:
 
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I've had a look for the pollen filter but am unsure as to where about's it is. I have attached some photos, if anyone can point me in the direction of it, would be appreciated?:confused:
 
lrboylin said:
Thanks, well least I don't have to waste time looking for something that isn't there!! :eek:
Anyone else have any ideas what might be causing the resistor to blow if its not the pollen filter?
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So by the fact you don't have a pollen filter your Freelander is a pre 2001 yes? The other thing that causes slow speed resistor failure is the fan motor bearings getting dry which causes extra current to be drawn.
 
Nodge68 said:
So by the fact you don't have a pollen filter your Freelander is a pre 2001 yes? The other thing that causes slow speed resistor failure is the fan motor bearings getting dry which causes extra current to be drawn.
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Yes it is a W reg (2000) Might have to have a look at that. Is that a easy thing to sort, i.e take it out and grease it or is it best to buy a new one?
Pictures or diagrams of where to locate would be of help to me...
Sorry to sound like an idiot :doh:
 
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Nodge68 said:
The motor can be lubed but it needs to come out first which is a bit of a game tbh :(
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When you say a bit of a game, do you think it's probably best if I pay a mechanic to do it, as I'm fine taking things apart if I know where to look and where the bits go back!
You haven't got any links on how to do this, as I've looked all over the web and can't find anything?
Cheers
 
matt1295 said:
Resistor Kit has being re-listed

Freelander I Rezpax Heater Resistor Pack Repair Kit | eBay
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Yes just looked and think I will go down this route as they are cheaper, in fact I'm gonna by a resistor from a scrap yard, f take my knackered one out, fix with the kit and put the second hand one and if the second hand one breaks I'll get another kit, least then I'll have a spare one.
How good are these, are they better than what is on the OEM part? I've also looked on there web site
 
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Nodge68 said:
So by the fact you don't have a pollen filter your Freelander is a pre 2001 yes? The other thing that causes slow speed resistor failure is the fan motor bearings getting dry which causes extra current to be drawn.
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that's not true my wife's is a 1998 and that has one but it is a petrol where this makes any difference I do not know, also when getting the resistor get the right one if you get a bigger or smaller ohm or resistance value will alter the speed which is not wise, but you can get different heat tolerance.
at one time most of maplin staff used to go to collage to learn these things but I do not think that this is the case any more, and being as the resistor does not have a colour code on it I can not help you, it might be that there is a problem with the fan coursing the resistor to over heat .
hope this helps
 
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