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bigliam1970
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 24 มิ.ย. 2007
Vectra C wet passenger footwell/blower only working on 4
How to deal with the common fault of wet passenger footwell and/or heater blower only working on 4. Blown heater resistor on a Vectra C.
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How to changed the dipped beam bulb without having to remove the front bumper and headlamp unit; increase the space for extra room for your hand. Manuals, as well as guidance provide on-line state that this is bumper off job (ridiculous). No need with this tip.
Thanks mate just saved me a trip back to garage legend xx
You're welcome bud 👍
I know it's been a while since you made this video, but it came so handy for me right now. Cheers for making an otherwise frightening job look so easy. You're right, apart from the one screw holding the pipe, the whole job was less fiddly than you would think. Cheers!
Cheers bud
Just changed this great vid. I put in a new heat fuse with chock block
Legend. Cheers mate. Now I know I can get this sorted in less than 20 minutes rather than 2 hours of swearing.
Cheers bud
Well explained, Liam. I have a similar problem at the moment with my Vectra C which comes pretty much at the total wrong moment as snow and ice does a good job here right now... but I'm gonna fix it.
Cheers bud
Every Vectra c comes with a guarantee- you are guaranteed to get a leak in the passenger footwell after about 5 or 6 years. Its caused by a blocked rubber rain scuttle and you simply open the bonnet , reach down on the rhs of the passenger side bulkhead and Pull the rubber shoot off !! You throw it away and don't replace it. It serves NO purpose whatsoever except to give you a guaranteed leak into the car. End of problem .
Thanks for the video.🏆 I just changed the resistor, what a ballache trying to get that little screw located that holda the bit of ducting in place. On my back, head under the footwell, with my legs over the top of the door. At 65 years old, I’m getting too old for this shit,🤣🤣🤣
Thanks for this. My Vectra just scraped through probably its last MOT yesterday and since picking it up from the garage I ran into the 1-2-3 not working but 4 does problem. This video means I can sort this out myself without investing too much money in the old girl. Been a great can and still runs lovely but body is failing badly now. Also, I just wonder if the second half of you video might help me to stop the squeaky/whirring noise my fan has been making for years. If I'm going to be fiddling about down there I may as well do that bit too. Thank you.
Glad to help bud..
Nice one mate...
Cheers bud
I had the exact same problem which was solved by this tutorial. Cheers!
Thats the easy side lol, drivers side is a pain in the ass :(
That's an airbox off job
very nice video well done i just want to ask you i have vectra c 2004 so i wonder if you know or have part number for resistor please let me know many thanks
Thanks bud! I don't have a part number, I am afraid, but these resistor packs should be the same for your model - give your local vauxhall dealer a ring and get a part number from them 👍
Great vid worked a treat replacing the resistor, cheers
Cheers mate
Life saver thanks
Hi great video i have a vectra c and when i turn my air blower to setting hot i can smell a burning smell not sure what that is thanks
I have situations that it won’t blow at all. Motor isn’t blocked because it’s working when I press direct blowing on windscreen but on speed (1,2,3 and 4) won’t working?
Thanks!
You're welcome my friend.. 👍
Fantastic little hack. Thank you.
Cheers fella
E svaka ti dala...
Man :D You saved my day ;P Thanks
Brill.. glad to hear it fella 👍
lifesaver - you saved 1 hour of my life mate
Brilliant 👍👍👍
Should the battery be disconnected before removing both?
No need to disconnect the battery for this job mate; these are are neither high current draw or electrically sensitive devices
Brilliant, thanks. Electrics worry me.
@@deanf9412 they worry me too! You have nothing to lose by disconnecting the battery for peace of mind if you feel the need. If you do disconnect the battery, make sure you have the four digit code to get your radio unlocked, and your electric Windows will need to be retrained
hi i replaced my resistor it plugged in and has stopped the problem. but when putting the resistor back in it sits very loosely in the socket. it isn’t coming out all of the way but it isn’t securely sitting in the socket is this normal.
Hello mate; this isn't normal, no. Be careful as the resistor gets very hot during normal operation and if it isn't seated properly then it can melt whatever is around it. The resistor itself has a plastic ciip that should snap it into place; don't leave it loose. If in doubt get a mechanic to look at it; you don't want to risk a fire.
@@bigliam1970 thanks allot mate really helpful video
@@alexpettigrew2212 you're welcome buddy
Great video thank you!
You're welcome bud
You is a star son
Cheers mate
Hi, I've got a problem with my blower, total opposite though. My fan works on 1, 2 and 3 but not long after I bought it, it started cutting out on 4, intermittently and then one day totally failed. Really wanting to fix this as I can no longer demist the windscreen. Any ideas mate?
Hello bud.. I would undertake a visual inspection of the resistor first; in my vid it shows the blown resistor alongside the new one. A blown resistor is fairly easy to spot. If the resistor is intact then you are probably looking at a faulty speed switch; this is not as common as a blown resistor, but it does happen. Golden rule; always start with the most obvious thing and then trace the fault backwards. Hope this helps mate.
Can resistor fail on just one speed. Mine doesn't blow on speed 1 but works on 2,3 and 4
Hello mate, this is probably a speed selector fault - the resistor is designed to allow the full 12 volts from the cars electrics to flow through if it blows. Have you tried a different speed selector first? If this still doesn't work then it may be a relay issue, the relay being located on the fuse panel next to glove box (blue in colour). Process of elimination
@@bigliam1970 my guess is going to be speed selector although i'm confused as when i select speed 1, i can hear the relay click near the glove box
@@VSTV1993 Understood mate; process of elimination will confrim where the fault lies. Again, I doubt your issue is the resistor. Let us all know however, because there's bound to be other people out there who have the same issue as you!
brilliant, this is why the internet was invented,,,to help people with fat hands
Fat hands here too; glad this helped you bud..
My fans don't work but I have looked for the resistor but can not find it
Resistor should be exactly as-detailed in this vid mate
Dude, you're a life saver! I had a problem with the lamp and I was thinking about buying a new lamp as I thought I won't be able to fix it. Once I was able to reach the lamp properly (thanks to this video), took me 5 minutes to fix the problem. Really appreciated!
Great stuff mate; glad the vid helped
Good video - helped me. I only found mine on eBay and there are 2 versions, one being almost the mirror of the other: on ordering remove the faulty one and compare it to the online picture to check the indents in the socket and the way that the external component points. During fitting, the white socket pushes in (one way round only) and then slides into position - it must not fall out as it's supposed to be inside the fan housing and be cooled by air passing over it. It gets very hot.
Yup.. this is confirmed in the video between 2:26 - 2:50.
Enjoyed video have you any video showing changing gear shifter unit on vectra 6speed box and is it big job cheers
Glad u liked the vid mate. Cant help with the gear shifter bud.. sorry
@@bigliam1970 thanks for taking your time to reply managed to buy used full unit in perfect condition and have arranged to have it fitted thanks again all the best 👍
And thanks to this I fixed my car! Many thanks
Awesome.. glad it helped mate
What about the other side lol
Great video! I had a similar problem, well still have. It started with a clicking noise when I was starting the motor: once when the key was turned in first position (power applied) it was clicking for like 3 seconds I was waiting for all the lights to go off and when I turned the key further to start the engine this clicking noise was happening one more time for another 3 seconds. It was like this for about 2-3 months, I was too busy fixing my van, so I left vectra for later. And then the air blower stopped working, it was only blowing air on 4th setting. Also I have noticed a smell of burned electric inside the car. I have just replaced the resistor and now the air blower is working fine on all 1-2-3-4 settings. However I still have that nasty clicking noise while starting the engine and shortly after. I did check different settings and once the engine is on this clicking noise is back again every time I turn on & off the inner circulation of air. I heard there are few motors there and it's a pain to get them replaced. Is that the reason for this clicking? Would you be so kind and advice, please?
Hello bud, the clicking you can hear is one of two (or possibly both!) of the servos that control the temperature and airflow respectively. The airflow servo is the one that switches between fresh air from outside, or recirculated air from within the car. Another very common fault with these cars. The gear wheels get worn and teeth break off. I can't remember which way round they are, but one servo is up behind the glove box and the other is down in the passenger footwell inside the centre console. There are plenty of vids on here which show you how to change these or a trick is to disassemble the servo unit (if you can get them out; fiddly job especially the one behind the glovebox) and turn the gear wheel 180 degrees and refit. Otherwise the servos can be obtained on Ebay or Amazon. In short, the clicking is not related to anything in this video - separate problem. Cheers
@@bigliam1970 Thank you so much for coming back to me, appreciate it a lot. I've managed to establish exactly what was causing this clicking noise - it was the heater flap control unit, so the one behind the glovebox. Indeed a fiddly job to take it off - that one screw behind is a nightmare to undo! I took it off and started the engine while it was still connected and without any doubt it was that one unit making this noise, so I disconnected it and ordered a replacement. Thanks again for uploading your video about the resistor. BTW I've managed to replace it without removing that bottom pipe, it's just a matter of disconnecting the plug first and then removing the resistor.
@@malkaart9808 no probs mate, glad you got it sorted.
In my situation it was blowing only on 4, after replacing the relay first (yes, check it first!) it was blowing on 3 and 4 and you can hear a click sound right away after turning it from 0 to 1, which didn't happen with the old one, and only then after checking the relay should you go for the resistor. My thoughts were that the burnt resistor burns the relay in some time aswell. Change both and you're pretty much secure. In other words, if you turn on the fan and don't hear a click sound, the relay is pretty much as dead as the resistor.
Hi mate. Interesting comment. I have 54 plate Vectra and I had basically same problem. First it all started with weird clicking noise while turning the key even before cranking, just when you turn the key to the first position that applies the power from the battery. It was like this for 2-3 months and then the air blower was only working on 4. I have just replaced the resistor and it did the trick - air blower is working on all 1-2-3-4. However I still have this nasty clicking sound while turning the key. Is that the relay that was burnt as well?
The clicking sound when you crank the car is caused by the temperature setting servo slipping teeth; another very common problem on these cars. The clicking will be coming from the centre console down in the passenger footwell.. more complicated job to get this sorted but there vids on TH-cam that show how to do this 👍 A temporary fix for this is not to keep the temperature dial on lowest cold; take the temperature dial off the lowest setting and it won't click any more
I have a 07 vectra c with all of the above problems now fixed The scuttle was completely blocked and the foot well soaking .I would recommend starting from the bottom when replacing the glove box screws
Cheers matey I watched this and did it no problem and I’m not the best with motors so if I can do it anyone can thanks again
Cheers mate.. glad this helped 👍😁
Very helpful tip, but to note for others, it’s still almost impossible to get the indicator bulb out. The wing metalwork is in the way of fingers getting on the bulb holder. 🤦🏻♂️
Thank-you- great explanation; really helpful step-by-step!
Cheers mucker
Big like for you sir. Mine stoped working at all after a heavy rain and water în the passenger footwel. I beleive your tutorial Will save me out. Thank you again for sharing this video with us.
Hello mate.. Trust me; reading comments like yours makes it very much worthwhile. Thanks for your kind words
Thank you, just did the job as described and working perfectly - saved me loads - Thank you very much.
Brilliant mate..
instablaster...
I had this problem on my signum
Finally!!!! Clear simple straight forward instructions. Very informative I will now take apart my zafira 😂👍👍👍
Glad you found this useful fella..
Hi, good video and well explained thank you. Before I start following in practice I just wanted to ask if you think I have the same fault. I have a 2008 Vectra and only number 1 on the fan has stopped. Numbers 2,3 and 4 are still fine hot or cold. Any thoughts if this is the same fault or something else? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Kevin.
Hello fella. This sounds very much like it is the fan speed switch that's at fault.. if the blower works on all speeds other than speed 1, I cant see it being the resistor. Have you got a multimeter that will allow you to do a current check through the speed switch.. you might be able to eliminate that if it is faulty
@@bigliam1970 Hi, thank you form your prompt response, No I don't have a multimeter, but its worth a look. I checked the front area outside think next to the Hepa filter that you mentioned and it was blocked solid, so have cleared and cleaned, so hopefully solved a future issue at least. I am down in Macedonia here, so I am due to take it to a local garage for some other works, I will get them to take a look, but thank you for your advice, very handy to know and also to know that they won't be replacing parts unnecessarily.
@@kevinholland9800 no probs fella.. hope that helped
Hi, could you tell me whether the 2004 1.9cdti has the resistor in the same place? Just tried the instructions in this video but I couldn’t see the resistor pack anywhere - grateful for any advice :)
Hello mate.. yes; all Vectra C's have the resistor in this location. Cheers.
Top man! Copied this exactly as you said and now all blowers work a charm! Nice one! 👍🏼
Your welcome fella.. glad to help
@@bigliam1970 It’s just gone again! So pissed off.. I bought it from Vauxhall dealership as well. I’ll be getting it from Amazon if they keep blowing like this.
The blower pipe is held in with a 3MM allen bolt …. carefully hidden
Excellent, helped me sort my blower. Do you know anything about why my indicators no longer make the click click sound? (Part from that they work perfectly)
Nice one bud.. not sure about your indicators to be honest
Thanks, was struggling with this 🤣
No worries bud