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solentviews

Hi, I have a 1994 Swift Kontiki on a Fiat Ducato Base Vehicle. I have one of those daft heater controls that either blows full power or not at all. Has anyone any ideas on improving the heater control. I have no problem with the temperature in winter or cold air in summer but to be able to control the speed of the fan output would be a blessing. Thankyou

jessy

Hi
I had the same problem as this and was sorted out by "MandyandDave" (see http://www.motorhomefacts.com/postlite2667-ducato+heater.html) back in October.
Just remove the resistor thingy (it has 4 or 5 wires going to it) from the side if the heater blower and replace the whole thing, or do as I did and solder in a new ceramic (?) resistor. You have to remove the trim on the passenger side to get to it, but it's not difficult.
The resisor only cost a pound and I know have a 4 speed heater fan- cool!?!
I hope this helps
Jessy

MandyandDave · Moderator

Yep, done this before, it's the variable speed sensor (rheostat) that's failed.

You will locate it on top of or at the side of the Heater motor casing.

Do a search under 'Fiat Heater Fan problem' to find out a little more.

Regards M&D

solentviews

Thanks folks that will be my next task. Happy New Year

Ian

solentviews

Just fitted new resistor and heater is working a treat. Variable through the full range of control. Many thanks for help.

Ian