Blower Motor Defective

cindymason · Jan 23rd, 2019, 20:18

S60 2004. Internal blower motor defective. Can anyone recommend a new replacement or should I go for a good second hand unit. Ive been advised that the cheap new replacements on Ebay are not worth considering

oragex · Jan 23rd, 2019, 20:49

These may die but rarely, rather seize. Usually it's the controller unit that goes bad. Maybe try a used one from breakers ? S60 V70 XC70 all the same I believe (XC90 is different)

BlueRubber · Jan 23rd, 2019, 21:57

Had the same problem earlier this year.
I got a replacement (2nd hand OEM ) blower from ebay for about £30.

But what had actually failed was the resistor which is fitted to the blower motor and can be replaced separately to the motor.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/8693262-917.../dp/B072HT3MR4

Also available from ebay as a new non OEM part.

If you replace the blower motor with a second hand unit I would strongly recommend buying a new replacement resistor and fit it to the used blower motor.

dgmacc · Jan 24th, 2019, 10:33

This is the volvo OEM blower motor model (for Right Hand Drive cars):

BEHR HELLA SERVICE 8EW 009 159-631.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/Car-Engin...ior/B00BNYKTO4

Really low price at the moment....def worth it over the spurious versions...

dgmacc · Jan 24th, 2019, 10:38

Actually, just to add this is the corresponding genuine OEM resistor:

BEHR HELLA SERVICE 5HL 351 321-231

https://www.amazon.co.uk/SERVICE-321...HL+351+321-231

Spurious CHN ones not worth the grief of having to do them twice...

BlueRubber · Jan 24th, 2019, 10:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by dgmacc

This is the volvo OEM blower motor model (for Right Hand Drive cars):

BEHR HELLA SERVICE 8EW 009 159-631.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/Car-Engin...ior/B00BNYKTO4

Really low price at the moment....def worth it over the spurious versions...

If that is the OEM blower motor that is a steal!

But I would double check it includes the resistor.

BlueRubber · Jan 24th, 2019, 10:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by dgmacc

Actually, just to add this is the corresponding genuine OEM resistor:

BEHR HELLA SERVICE 5HL 351 321-231

https://www.amazon.co.uk/SERVICE-321...HL+351+321-231

Spurious CHN ones not worth the grief of having to do them twice...

I paid over £100 for my one from volvo

dgmacc · Jan 24th, 2019, 10:40

Nope - resistor is always separate part (ask how I know...!)

Bob Orange · Dec 6th, 2019, 19:49

My blower fan isn't blowing either.

I have a couple of questions...

Is it possible to check whether it's the motor or resistor that is faulty? Can you test this in situ or remove them then bench test them?

Do people consider that it's better to buy secondhand original parts rather than non OEM replacements? The secondhand parts would be at least 12 years old now and looking at ebay only slightly cheaper than non OEM replacements.

There seems to be a range of non OEM parts available ranging from very cheap to not much different to the Behr Hella parts linked to in this thread. I'm sure some of them may be rubbish but surely not all.

Any recommendations for brands for non OEM blower motors, or retailers of non OEM parts?

Also...

Does CHN mean not OEM? (I Googled it but didn't find it)

And...

dgmacc: How do you know...?

Thanks

barrybritcher · Dec 6th, 2019, 23:04

not strictly the same thing but I fitted the cheapest starter motor from ECP and it was slightly fatter so didnt fit in the gap intended.

So go for a high quality brand or genuine volvo - e.g Bosch

Jan 23rd, 2019, 20:18	#1
cindymason New Member Last Online: Jan 24th, 2019 14:50 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: TELFORD	Blower Motor Defective S60 2004. Internal blower motor defective. Can anyone recommend a new replacement or should I go for a good second hand unit. Ive been advised that the cheap new replacements on Ebay are not worth considering Last edited by cindymason; Jan 23rd, 2019 at 20:34. Reason: Additional information

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oragex Premier Member Last Online: Jul 26th, 2021 21:24 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Coldnada	These may die but rarely, rather seize. Usually it's the controller unit that goes bad. Maybe try a used one from breakers ? S60 V70 XC70 all the same I believe (XC90 is different) __________________ Several Volvo Repair Videos https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...ECTts0FSVSOT_c

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barrybritcher Flaccid Member Last Online: Yesterday 16:09 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Norwich	not strictly the same thing but I fitted the cheapest starter motor from ECP and it was slightly fatter so didnt fit in the gap intended. So go for a high quality brand or genuine volvo - e.g Bosch __________________ 2001 Volvo S60 T5 SE 2.3 Geartronic (Scrapped) 2007 Volvo S60 T5 SE 2.4 Geartronic (Sold) 2008 Volvo V70 D5 SE Sport Geartronic (Current)

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Jan 23rd, 2019, 21:57	#3
BlueRubber VOC Member Last Online: Jan 29th, 2023 11:13 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Reading, Berks	Had the same problem earlier this year. I got a replacement (2nd hand OEM ) blower from ebay for about £30. But what had actually failed was the resistor which is fitted to the blower motor and can be replaced separately to the motor. https://www.amazon.co.uk/8693262-917.../dp/B072HT3MR4 Also available from ebay as a new non OEM part. If you replace the blower motor with a second hand unit I would strongly recommend buying a new replacement resistor and fit it to the used blower motor.

Jan 24th, 2019, 10:33	#4
dgmacc Junior Member Last Online: Feb 12th, 2024 00:43 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: UK	This is the volvo OEM blower motor model (for Right Hand Drive cars): BEHR HELLA SERVICE 8EW 009 159-631. https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/Car-Engin...ior/B00BNYKTO4 Really low price at the moment....def worth it over the spurious versions...

Jan 24th, 2019, 10:38	#5
dgmacc Junior Member Last Online: Feb 12th, 2024 00:43 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: UK	Actually, just to add this is the corresponding genuine OEM resistor: BEHR HELLA SERVICE 5HL 351 321-231 https://www.amazon.co.uk/SERVICE-321...HL+351+321-231 Spurious CHN ones not worth the grief of having to do them twice...

Jan 24th, 2019, 10:40	#8
dgmacc Junior Member Last Online: Feb 12th, 2024 00:43 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: UK	Nope - resistor is always separate part (ask how I know...!)

Dec 6th, 2019, 19:49	#9
Bob Orange New Member Last Online: Feb 10th, 2020 17:48 Join Date: May 2009 Location: High Wycombe	My blower fan isn't blowing either. I have a couple of questions... Is it possible to check whether it's the motor or resistor that is faulty? Can you test this in situ or remove them then bench test them? Do people consider that it's better to buy secondhand original parts rather than non OEM replacements? The secondhand parts would be at least 12 years old now and looking at ebay only slightly cheaper than non OEM replacements. There seems to be a range of non OEM parts available ranging from very cheap to not much different to the Behr Hella parts linked to in this thread. I'm sure some of them may be rubbish but surely not all. Any recommendations for brands for non OEM blower motors, or retailers of non OEM parts? Also... Does CHN mean not OEM? (I Googled it but didn't find it) And... dgmacc: How do you know...? Thanks

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