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RE: heater problem

To: doug russell <dr-doug@classic.msn.com>
Subject: RE: heater problem
From: Art Pfenninger <ch155@FreeNet.Buffalo.EDU>
Date: Tue, 21 Oct 1997 19:11:18 -0400 (EDT)
        The Proper MG has them for $59.95.
...Art

On Tue, 21 Oct 1997, doug russell wrote:

> Mike,
> 
> Just replaced my blower motor.  Easy as pie if you end up needing to switch 
> but you're right to check out the motor first.  Here's an easy check, run a 
> hot and ground wires to the two wires coming out of the fan (there's about 3 
> inches of wire off the fan with bullet connections).  
> 
> If it runs then check the interior switch and the fuses.  
> 
> If it hums but does not really run then take it out and check for an 
> obstruction - no obstruction = bum motor.
> 
> If it does not run I'd take it out and see if you can get a used one (new are 
> about $70).
> 
> Oh, BTW, if you have the blower motor out get the shop vac and vacuum out the 
> box.
> 
> Personally, I've never had a blower motor fail but I have had the fan 
> self-destruct on a few.
> 
> Good luck,
> 
> Dr. Doug 
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-mgs@autox.team.net  On Behalf Of miker15@juno.com
> Sent: Sunday, October 19, 1997 11:06 PM
> To:   mgs@autox.team.net
> Subject:      heater problem
> 
> With the onset of chillier days i have decided that the 69 needs to have
> a 
> WORKING heater as opposed to what it presently has..............
> At present the fan does not work though warm air will drift into the car
> under its own pressure - so i think the core is clear
> 
> I guess i have either an electrical malfunction or a dud fan motor but 
> before i delve into it i thought id ask if anyone has done this and has
> an idea of the 
> order in which to check things - i looked over the connections today and
> they seem
> fine
> 
> mike robson
> 69 roadster
> 70 BGT
> 72 roadster
> 
> 
> 


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