Heater Motor

Trevor Green · Mar 18th, 2006, 00:24

I have a 240 GL Estate which has a non working Heater Fan / Motor. I have mentioned this before , but i have just come back online after a time out , for an upgrade. I would really appreciate some advice on how to replace this motor.Also would i need to replace the Matrix? Obtaining a motor is a problem at the moment . Has anyone done this job , or knows of anyone who has who can help.

I live in Grimsby N.E Lincs and can be contacted by e mail. THANKS.

Mike_Brace · Mar 18th, 2006, 08:14

First check fuses and earth contacts. I thought I had a failed motor turned out to be corroded or loose fuse connection. It's worth trying a temporary supply
(both negative and positive) to the motor. It is time consuming - if you do a search you will find previous posts on how to do it. I am currently scrapping a 240 with working heater - unfortunately I'm on Anglesey.
There's usually someone breaking a 240 on ebay - you might find someone nearer.
Mike

Andrew (UK) · Mar 18th, 2006, 09:15

It's a long job but not too hard. No need to replace the matrix unless you want to. You have to remove the lower dash frame that holds all those controls and the ash tray etc. The heater box can then be rotated out, but only just, it is tight, once you have disconnected everything from it. Just work carefully and methodically with a system that means you can replace all the right screws in the right holes when you put it back again which may quite possibly be on another day. As always taking lots of photos as it comes apart will help with the reassembly.
Get the best motor you can for the replacement, it would be heart breaking to do all that work and then have the 'new' motor fail shortly afterwards.

Mar 18th, 2006, 14:45

I've literally just finished this and having a celebratory cup of tea. I got my fan for £20 from Ebay. Works a treat. I bench tested it first, then again after installing in the heater housing to test if anything was rubbing. The matrix was fine, but covered in leaves.
I followed Richard Clarks instructions that I found here somewhere. It really does take 6-8 hours, but after suffering the cold and misted windows for months, it's got to be worth doing.

Glen Morangie · Mar 18th, 2006, 15:59

Reassuring, as my own 1990 heater fan has just begun 'squarking' when it's really cold. I'm sure there will be a grille badge for this eventually 'new heater fan and maitrix fitted' like the high mileage badges!

david_940 · Mar 18th, 2006, 17:02

Trevor,
I bought a 240 recently with a non-working heater. I heard a lot of bad things about replacing the motor, i.e. dash out etc. I ended up getting one of my local Volvo specialist to do the job (Jump Leads Nr Blackpool). The whole job including the motor was £120. Hardly worth wasting a day and srcraping your knuckles!!

Regards,
Dave

Trevor Green · Mar 23rd, 2006, 16:28

Can i take this opportunity to thank all of you for advice on the problem i had with my heater motor. I have managed to locate one and found some one who can fit it for me. Your help and advice was first class . Thanks once again.

Mar 18th, 2006, 00:24	#1
Trevor Green New Member Last Online: Aug 30th, 2007 23:02 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Grimsby	Heater Motor I have a 240 GL Estate which has a non working Heater Fan / Motor. I have mentioned this before , but i have just come back online after a time out , for an upgrade. I would really appreciate some advice on how to replace this motor.Also would i need to replace the Matrix? Obtaining a motor is a problem at the moment . Has anyone done this job , or knows of anyone who has who can help. I live in Grimsby N.E Lincs and can be contacted by e mail. THANKS.

Mar 18th, 2006, 08:14	#2
Mike_Brace Former contributor Last Online: Jul 2nd, 2022 07:54 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Rhosgoch, Anglesey	First check fuses and earth contacts. I thought I had a failed motor turned out to be corroded or loose fuse connection. It's worth trying a temporary supply (both negative and positive) to the motor. It is time consuming - if you do a search you will find previous posts on how to do it. I am currently scrapping a 240 with working heater - unfortunately I'm on Anglesey. There's usually someone breaking a 240 on ebay - you might find someone nearer. Mike __________________ A Volvo is for life not just for Christmas!

Mar 23rd, 2006, 16:28	#7
Trevor Green New Member Last Online: Aug 30th, 2007 23:02 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Grimsby	Heater Motor Problem Thanks. Can i take this opportunity to thank all of you for advice on the problem i had with my heater motor. I have managed to locate one and found some one who can fit it for me. Your help and advice was first class . Thanks once again.

Mar 18th, 2006, 09:15	#3
Andrew (UK) VOC Member Last Online: Dec 3rd, 2021 08:39 Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: Sutton, near Ely	It's a long job but not too hard. No need to replace the matrix unless you want to. You have to remove the lower dash frame that holds all those controls and the ash tray etc. The heater box can then be rotated out, but only just, it is tight, once you have disconnected everything from it. Just work carefully and methodically with a system that means you can replace all the right screws in the right holes when you put it back again which may quite possibly be on another day. As always taking lots of photos as it comes apart will help with the reassembly. Get the best motor you can for the replacement, it would be heart breaking to do all that work and then have the 'new' motor fail shortly afterwards.

Mar 18th, 2006, 14:45	#4
wagoneer Guest Location:	I've literally just finished this and having a celebratory cup of tea. I got my fan for £20 from Ebay. Works a treat. I bench tested it first, then again after installing in the heater housing to test if anything was rubbing. The matrix was fine, but covered in leaves. I followed Richard Clarks instructions that I found here somewhere. It really does take 6-8 hours, but after suffering the cold and misted windows for months, it's got to be worth doing.

Mar 18th, 2006, 15:59	#5
Glen Morangie Economy motorist Last Online: Aug 13th, 2022 07:48 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: London	Reassuring, as my own 1990 heater fan has just begun 'squarking' when it's really cold. I'm sure there will be a grille badge for this eventually 'new heater fan and maitrix fitted' like the high mileage badges!

Mar 18th, 2006, 17:02	#6
david_940 Volvo Mad Last Online: Jun 10th, 2023 15:06 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Euxton Lancashire	Trevor, I bought a 240 recently with a non-working heater. I heard a lot of bad things about replacing the motor, i.e. dash out etc. I ended up getting one of my local Volvo specialist to do the job (Jump Leads Nr Blackpool). The whole job including the motor was £120. Hardly worth wasting a day and srcraping your knuckles!! Regards, Dave

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