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Doey
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Fan Blower Issue. Help!

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Hi Everyone

I’ve got an issue with my fan blower! The motor is free and working! The issue I’m having is I’m not getting any power to the fuse? Has anyone had any similar issues? I’ve checked the connections ect but I can’t find anything wrong.

When I run a live feed from the battery to the fuse is comes on with all speeds fine so I know it’s not the earth but more the 12v feed.

I’m starting to consider running a new 12v fused live for the motor because I can’t figure out why I’m not getting the power to the fuse.

Any help would be much appreciated


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New issue to me! I'd disconnect the battery, remove the fusebox so you can check the wiring at the bottom.
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you must also check the relay of the utilities connected to the key (key on), I find it in the fuse box
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Re: Fan Blower Issue. Help!

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Well I feel stupid! Checked everything and there was a relay missing in my fuse box! The relief relay!

I had some work done on the headlight wiring awhile back and I’m not sure if they removed that relay whilst doing work on the headlights/fuse box and it wasn’t put back. I used the horn relay (same spec) and put it in the relief relay spot and everything worked.

Ordered a new relay.

Sorry to waste anyones time :stupidme
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haaha well at least it's an easy fix!
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:cheers :cheers
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It finally seems, with E21s that all weird problems start from the fusebox
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