My First Post! - main fan won't come on

[PHILIPRB]

I have an 03 RR, the rear fan works, the A/C works but the front (main) fan just will not function in any mode - manual or auto. Fuse is OK. Any ideas ? Thx/Philip

 

[joey]

Welcome to the forum...

Have you checked both fuses 12 and 34?

When did it stop working? Does it work with heat on and not A/C? Could be a dirty switch, have you tried using contact cleaner and spraying it into the switch (with the key out of the ignition that is.)

 

[PHILIPRB]

Welcome to the forum...

Have you checked both fuses 12 and 34?

When did it stop working? Does it work with heat on and not A/C? Could be a dirty switch, have you tried using contact cleaner and spraying it into the switch (with the key out of the ignition that is.)

Thx Joey. Checked both fuses. Heat or A/C still will not come on. I'll look at the switch to see how I can clean it (why does the key need to be out ?)

 

[joey]

You don't want electrical power going to the switch while you are cleaning it... not good.

 

[PHILIPRB]

Joey you're probably right about the switch... it just started working again for a while and stopped and then back on - it's intermittent. How do I access the switch ?? I have a shop manual but it really doesn't describe how to get to the back of that switch or remove the front panel / control assembly. Any ideas ? Thx!

 

[joey]

This is not a fun job.... About 2 to 3 hours for someone that knows what they are doing. (Oh did I mention I don't do dashes)

I would just get a can of spray contact cleaner, stick the hose in the switch area, and as you move the switch spray away...

 

[Disco Mike]

Might want to post that question in the R.R. section to get more feed back.

 

[PHILIPRB]

I thought I was in the RR section ??

 

[Disco Mike]

No, you posted in the "Introduction" section. Probably find more Rover owners, in that section, that can answer your question.
By the way, welcome to the site, I also joined yesterday.