Climate control problem/fan delay issue diagnosed

[matth321]

Apparently the problem I've been having with the fans in my 182 (CC display showing partial/full power, nothing coming out of the fans for 5-20 mins until the car heats up properly) is down to a faulty heater resistor pack. Is that the same as the rheostat? The garage quoted £90 for a new one which seems like a rip off. Can I get one cheaper anywhere? Does anyone know the part number?

Cheers.

 

[bmh.01]

Its neither a resistor pack or a rheostat, CC equipped cars use PWM to control the fan speed. Its around 100 sheets from renault so that sounds about right.

Time to get your hand in your pocket i'm afriad!

 

[Martin_172]

its a pretty common fault too so trying to find one in a scrappys is a b*****d so your as well just buying a new one!

 

[matth321]

Right then, I'll take it back to the garage and pay the full whack I guess.

Between this, the leaky AC system, the melting steering wheel, broken ABS ring and the all the other annoying little things, this Clio is starting to cost a fair bit to keep working properly, and I've only had it a year. I find it so frustrating that Renault can make great cars like this and then use substandard parts and not put the damn thing together properly!

Sorry, rant over.