BMW 3-Series E36 (1991 - 1998) - 97 2.8 heater blower not working

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Sun 8 Mar 2009 17:48
97 2.8 heater blower not working - allan doc
My heater blower in my BMW 328i SE '97 has stopped working. All the other climate controls seem to work fine. When i press the blower button nothing happens. Anyone any idea what could be causing this?

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Sun 8 Mar 2009 19:32
97 2.8 heater blower not working - elekie&a/c doctor
A failed heater blower is usually caused by a faulty electronic fan speed regulator.This is fitted in the heater box,access from passenger footwell.Cost of part around £50.hth
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Sun 8 Mar 2009 22:11
97 2.8 heater blower not working - allan doc
Is the regulator the same as a resistor pack?
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Mon 9 Mar 2009 07:23
97 2.8 heater blower not working - elekie&a/c doctor
Yes,same device but electronic rather than resistive wire.hth
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Mon 9 Mar 2009 20:02
97 2.8 heater blower not working - allan doc
Thanks. Is this located at the speaker or centre console side of the passenger footwell?
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Mon 9 Mar 2009 20:08
97 2.8 heater blower not working - elekie&a/c doctor
Centre console,right at the back,where the carpet ends.You will probably need to remove the underdash panel below the glovebox.There is a 5-pin electrical connector attached to it.hth
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