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My heater fan in the last few weeks has sometimes not been going on right away but rather after a while. Is this normal?
Sometimes its on instantaneously, other times it goes on after a bit.
Usually when it is extremely cold.

Thanks!

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Here is the link to how to fix it. It is actually the blower not the heater. I've got the same problem, I just haven't had a chance to do it yet. Mine went from intermittent to not working at all. Lucky I have heated seats.

http://www.smartcarofamerica.com/forums/f25/heater-blower-motor-rep...

Hope it works out for you.

Cisco
SmartCar Performance
Here is an update:

I was able to do the above procedure to fix the blower for my heater. It turned out to be very easy. The tricky part was removing the blower because of its location but once you get it out, you remove the housing then clean it up with sandpaper. I did an additional step by spraying a little bit of WD-40 and cleaning it up with a paper towel. Now it works like new.

If you have any questions or need any help don't hesitate to give us a call.

Cisco
SmartCar Performance
951-532-7939
http://www.smartcarofamerica.com/forums/f25/heater-blower-motor-rep...


Thanks for the link, not experiencing that particular issue currently but it's never bad to have a knowledge base of potential fixes.




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Thanks for all the info!
As it turns out, the motor is acting up and they will be replacing it under warranty.
Now. it totally makes sense what it is. When the motor doesnt go on, if I drive and it hits a bump it works. So something has gummed it up and if its cleaned i'm certain it would work great.
Hmm. I wonder if the dealership would give me the old motor??
Guess we'll find out tomorrow how quick the blower motor can be replaced. Ours isn't blowing at all. (http://www.goodcarbadcar.net/2010/11/smart-fortwo-blower-problem-bl...
ANOTHER Smart RECALL that's not being properly done.

Let's all wait until everything fails before we RECALL the car for DEFECTIVE PARTS!

Shifter - Clutch - Sunroof - Software (0730 in the morning tomorrow) - heater fan - lights blowing - (add your defect here)
What next?
Here's a great example of what's wrong with buying a Smart.....no aftermarket parts.

http://www.1aauto.com/1A/BlowerMotor/Lexus/GX470/1AHCX00176/369910

Lexus GX470 - $68, includes mounted fan blades, FREE SHIPPING.

New Scion IQ gets 43 mpg city, 51 mpg highway, Scion heater blower motor w/fan $65, FREE SHIPPING
http://www.1aauto.com/1A/BlowerMotor/Scion/tC/1AHCX00172/369904
IQ parts will be available as soon as IQ hits the street....not held back forever to fleece the buyers....dammit.

Do we see a pattern, yet?

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