Originally Posted by
dazzaUK
I've recently inherited a 2002 Focus from my parents, who mentioned afterwards the NS footwell gets wet if it rains.. Here we go I thought...
Yep, you can guess what happened next, fan speeds 1-3 dead !
Long story short, Google turned up this thread with excellent info on diagnosing and solving the issue. So I then confirmed the thermal fuse was open circuit.
Have now ordered replacement pollen filter/seal and the redesigned scuttle cover to solve the root cause. Will source new fuses from Maplins nearby.
Now going to remove the fan motor to check bearings and lubricate. Will post an update later.
I am new to maintaining vehicles, but eager, and with the absense of anyone mechanical to "hold my hand" I've ordered a haynes manual - pls don't laugh!
I certainly wouldn't have known where to begin without the help you have posted here, so I just wanted to say a big THANK YOU
and also HELLO for my first post.
Hi Dazza
My first post as well!
I have a 52 plate focus and heating went on 1-3 before Christmas, I read this post and fitted a new resistor pack with a nagging doubt that I was just patching things up, 4 weeks later the heating has gone again on 1-3 which indicates its like yours - the problem being further up the chain and related to pollen filter/fan motor.
I too am relatively inexperienced in this kind of thing but thinking of following a similar path to you so interested in how you get on, just struggling to get time to look at it currently!
cheers
Ian