Toyota Starlet 1996 Fan Control

There will be a resistor pack with one less resistor than the number of fan speeds. Because the resistors run hot, there is usually a thermal fuse to prevent the thing catching light. It is likely that this fuse has failed. A common reason for this is that the fan motor has partially seized, making the resistors overheat.

Fixing it involves finding the resistor pack, which is commonly mounted near the fan; sometimes the resistors are in the air stream. Once you have done that, replace the pack with a new one.

If availability or cost is a problem, it might be possible to fit a new thermal fuse. The difficulty you will have is that it is not normally a replaceable item; they are often soldered or crimped in. There will also be the problem of identifying the correct replacement by temperature rating. These problems are not always insurmountable however.

I would caution against just shorting the thermal fuse out with a link, apart from briefly for testing purposes!

It will also be worth checking to see if the fan spins freely, and trying to lubricate its bearings if possible.

I don't know where the resistors are mounted on your car; hopefully some kind soul will be along soon with more specific knowledge.

Chris

Chris Whelan Wrote >snip

Tks for the reply Chris,it must be that resister pack,if any one knows where Toyota have "Mislayed" it that would be a great help. Tks a lot guys.

generally the resistor will be in the airflow, in the side of the heater housing under the dashboard, common cause of failure is lack of servicing vis a vi the pollen filter.

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