9000 blower

Hi,

You fix I guess (or at least try getting some prices). Supposingly there is a discount for parts for older saabs if you buy from a main dealer.

I might have read something about a resistor ??? or some circuit causing the problem ... see if anyone else comes along.

You probably need part number 9628587 for the motor. Googling for it gives me this page (see about 3rd load of items down the page)

PS. I just bought a set of front brake pads ... my job looks a lot easier than what you may have to do :-(

Thanks for info. The resistor problem is when the fan only works on step 4. But my fan blower is way beyond that; it only worked on step 4 until it gave up completely, while gradually getting slower. Obviously the fan motor has seized. What a lovely word "seized". If something doesn't work, you can always say with a professional nod: "Your XXXX has seized , Sir". Sooner or later I will have to do something, at least before the autumn weather. Maybe I will try ebay again.

Has the series resistor that controls the speed burnt out ? Mine only runs at full speed at the moment for example.

Another possibility might also be the switch itself.

Graham

Well, as long as the motor hasn't burnt out, a bit of fresh lubricant might fix it.

Graham

The blower resistor problem is very common on older cars AFAIK, also on other makes of cars. The manufacturer's blower unit is probably from a common source. It is possible to mend the resistor unit by replacing the diode on the unit. However, my blower problem is beyond that stage, it doesn't work on any settings.