E34 fan/blower wont come on at all

[justinschmidt1]

So I need some help.

my air/blower wont blow air at all on any setting, any speed.

So Im assuming its not the resistor...what could this be?

1995 530i

[McGeezy]

Probably either the switch or blower motor itself? Check fuses first, though.

[justinschmidt1]

hmm, Im assuming the fuse would be in that box under the hood? I looked at those and they appeared to be fine.

Forgive me for my noobishness...this is my first bmw....I can pull apart my mustang top to bottom but this is a new world for me.

[Lucky740]

I went through this just a few months ago, your going to need a new blower motor. Its about $200 and installing it is pretty easy, just takes some time.


Black car + Black interior + no AC + Arizona 100+ temps = not fun :shifty

[zubbie]

I'm there too. Motor bearings / brushes wear out and the motor stops working.

Just be happy it didn't overheat in the process and burn your car to the ground. happend multiple times on this board.

a search of "blower motor fire" on this forum will scare the shite out of you

[bubba966]

Check all of the fuses under the rear seat as well. I thought there was one under there that has something to do with the HVAC system but it's been years since I had this issue and don't recall which fuse box had the blown fuse.

[justinschmidt1]

I checked all the fuses, everything looks good. Still no go.

I guess its the actual blower motor.

Again, forgive me for my noob q's but where the hell is this blower motor actually located? lol

[McGeezy]

If You're new to these cars and asking these questions, that tells me you don't have a Bentley E34 Manual. They are pricey compared to a Haynes or Chilton, but they are worth every penny. With a little luck you should be able to find a new one online for about $50.

Sorry I couldn't be of any help on the blower motor replacement. I just flat out haven't done one yet.

[Tre0Tre34]

Ya get to it through an access panel on the center, engine side of the fire wall. Six bolts, one of which is behind the heater valves/pump (driver side) and a bit of a PITA to get to.

[paperplane94]

because you are un novato...

here are the instructions for the blower motor removal:
http://www.nmia.com/~dgnrg/page_15.htm (http://www.nmia.com/%7Edgnrg/page_15.htm)

also search around, there are more.



AND FOR GOD SAKES!

Go out and buy a Bentley manual. simple as that
or you can find one online in a pdf format.

[justinschmidt1]

Thanks everyone.

I downloaded the bentley manual in PDF form.

Guess im gonna replace the motor and go from there.