2012 Touran fan switch

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Hi, Can anyone offer advice on how to sort out a problem with our cabin fan switch.

We have had our Touran since 2012 when I retired, we have done a lot of miles touring in it, and it's been fantastic. We have always had it serviced by the main dealer and had them sort out any niggles. 

As it is getting a bit old we have decided that the main dealer prices are a bit disproportionate to its value now but it has developed a fault which I suspect may be a main dealer job and would like a bit of advice before splashing out for that.

The cabin fan switch is only working on #3 and #4. If the switch is just a direct line to the fan with different resisters for each setting then I assume that the resisters in the #1 and #2 circuit have failed. Simple as that may sound I suspect with the main dealer that will be the complete removal of all the consul and the complete replacement of the heater consul along with a hefty bill. I have checked fuses are OK. I can't see the relay for the fan as that appears to be hidden somewhere behind the console panels but I am assuming that if it works on 3 and 4 its not going to be either of those anyway.

I am fairly competent with a soldering iron and a wood saw but taking cars apart has never been my thing and I have never tried to take a console apart.

So my question is, Is there an easy fix for this? One that doesn't involve taking the cabin apart. Or, is this a job I should be able to get something like Kwik-Fit or a local garage to do.

All the Best

Peter

 

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It does sound like the resistors have burnt out and if speed 3 drops out it only leaves speed 4 directly running through no resistors.

Here is a link to the part which is incredibly cheap - fitting may be a little awkward but easy enough to replace

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/370625832914?fits=Car+Make%3AVW|Cars+Year%3A2012|Model%3ATouran&_skw=2012+vw+touran+heater+resistor&itmmeta=01JJP7V9E9KSY7N66MPF2HBNVX&hash=item564b0567d2:g:8cEAAOSwhilZaIht&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAABAHoV3kP08IDx%2BKZ9MfhVJKn%2BBd4b61r9iUk5%2Fni3yiSZj5X%2Be0hU4IK8WwT8qKVFWC%2FkcRTTnAu1395RkkrqdEk5vHPx3AgcWnYw2L84rYqk4713Rm208dVjfWBPVzexWeWvOZynUIAxkgiiQGgouYywmmX2%2F1Zq5cUYWsislXEsdV8WYGNNsvEIwYjyqNH38aUVpnxLXG4tb7oB5FkIm%2BHU98TCM%2Bu3NhYp7erJn2NK6bU5Jr2l%2FqDdwZYtlcaCMNkUWRGU%2FwGIhiTeAR5xe1JdxorzqcZU9dgdTheY4rv74Mo4AZDqyds3btv3FUXJplfQ3Hdu8mDZk1N2c8yqaN8%3D|tkp%3ABFBMpJftx5Vl

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Hi, And thanks for link and advice.

My problem is I have no idea where this bit is or how to get to it and I am very reluctant to start trying to pry sections of the dashboard away searching for it and cause more serious damage by breaking a lug or something. When I originally bought the Touran I couldn't find a Haynes manual but I now have one on order. But I would really appreciate any advice from anyone who knows how to get to the Fan blower resisters.

All the Best

Peter

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Update for anyone searching for same issue.

It was simple. Spent weeks getting quotes to fix, days trying to work out how to do it myself wondering and worrying if I had to prise off the central dashboard to remove the fan switch and replace the whole fan switch unit. Then I got a Haynes manual and watched a video on how to do it. Ordered a new resister and pollen filter on line. Spent about an hour setting everything out.. tools I might need (didn't need any), torch, padded mat to lay on by car and looking up in the passenger footwell contemplating the task.

Then I went for its and it took me five minutes! 

One video from an 'old hand' suggested that the resisters usually go for a reason. That might be a worn fan motor/fan bearing or a blocked up air filter and that you should drop the fan to check it spins OK etc and change the pollen filter as a matter of course. 

The two plastic screws holding the flock covered flexible panel in the footwell unscrewed by hand and that pulled out easily. Also removed the plastic panel on the inner (gearbox) side of the footwell. That is just held by two press in studs. I would recommend marking the location of this before removal with pencil crosses across the joint with rest of housing so that it's easier to line up the studs when refitting as you cant see them. That exposes the whole fan system.

The Motor/fan is to the left and it dropped down easily, just release catch and anticlockwise twist. Spun fan round and it sounded pretty smooth..reinstall.

Pollen filter is held by a front panel that you just slide to the left and it drops out.. watch for dust.. I put an old towel in the footwell to catch anything. It had a lot of dust. Note the orientation removing. Reinstall new one. Put flat panel front back on inserting lugs through the slots in the filter face and slide firmly to right. Thats done.

Fan resister slots into front of pollen filter housing. It's right infant of you when you look in there. Take the new one with you. Push toggle up and it slides up and then out. Check orientation and angle as you remove it. remove wire connector (has some tiny clips each end of the black wire plug lift these at same time as trying to pull plug away from resister block. Reinstall into new resistor right way round then reinstall resistor into slot at correct angle and then slide down to secure.

Reinstall footwell panels,

Job done.