I've been having a tough time now the weather has come good and wanting to drive the car more regularly. The issues has been with the heater in my 86 Lux. The blower would only work on number 4, and the only temperature I could get out the vehicle was hot (which felt like extra hot).
Did some research and found out about a control rod hidden by the glove box which is held in place by a small plastic clip. If broke the default is hot only. Replaced the clip and hey presto now have adjustable heat.....
However the bigger issue was not having any blower speeds other than full on. Again, a bit of research and it pointed my at the ballast resistors under the plastic covering under the bonnet. After taking it out and seeing a lot of corrosion a fellow 944er suggested a long soak in a vinegar bath. A replacement resistor pack from opc is circa £170.
Bought a 40p bottle of vinegar and soaked the resistor pack for 48 hours. Came out the vinegar gleaming and looking brand new. The debris in the vinegar dish was plentyful....
Installed the pack back in the car, and BINGO, works perfectly. Great little tip and great fix....
Top day!
Did some research and found out about a control rod hidden by the glove box which is held in place by a small plastic clip. If broke the default is hot only. Replaced the clip and hey presto now have adjustable heat.....
However the bigger issue was not having any blower speeds other than full on. Again, a bit of research and it pointed my at the ballast resistors under the plastic covering under the bonnet. After taking it out and seeing a lot of corrosion a fellow 944er suggested a long soak in a vinegar bath. A replacement resistor pack from opc is circa £170.
Bought a 40p bottle of vinegar and soaked the resistor pack for 48 hours. Came out the vinegar gleaming and looking brand new. The debris in the vinegar dish was plentyful....
Installed the pack back in the car, and BINGO, works perfectly. Great little tip and great fix....
Top day!
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