Cooling Fan Motor

[Matt42]

Originally Posted by VOETOM

I got the brushes Friday, got them shortened and installed. (I gave them the wrong estimated length.) The motor now runs fine again. I now have a perfectly good original fan module to reinstall on my 2005 PT when this 2003 rebuilt one wears out. It is nice to not have to buy the Chinese replacement module. I have eight more brushes so I can repair two more motors.
Take care all.
Tom

I have a replacement fan module sitting in a box in the garage. I had planned to install it just about a week ago, and then take apart the old motor and also see about the brushes. I had a minor stroke which has set that back for a while. (I thought I was too young for that.) I am still hoping to get to it soon. I was able to drive today, so things are looking up.

[edsidders]

Originally Posted by Matt42

I have a replacement fan module sitting in a box in the garage. I had planned to install it just about a week ago, and then take apart the old motor and also see about the brushes. I had a minor stroke which has set that back for a while. (I thought I was too young for that.) I am still hoping to get to it soon. I was able to drive today, so things are looking up.

Hang in there Matt , I've had several...Takes a while to recover and do some things...Each one I got back about 90% function..Keep some easy project for incentive..

[VOETOM]

Hi Matt, sorry to hear that. When you do get it apart, holler and let me know if the brushes are bad. The cover/back plate comes right off the back side of the motor when you bend three little tabs out away from the case. Easy to take apart and look.
Tom

[Arne]

This is fan related but not about the bearings or brushes.
It appears the fan blade itself is balanced with small steal balls embedded into the hub ring.
On one blade I have there are two of them offsetting some weight, on the other, there are none.
Anyone know if that's true?

[Mal]

Interesting, It may be the way they balance a staggered blade configuration. If the blades are not evenly spaced; I suspect that is it. The staggered blades reduce noise......

[Matt42]

Originally Posted by VOETOM

Hi Matt, sorry to hear that. When you do get it apart, holler and let me know if the brushes are bad. The cover/back plate comes right off the back side of the motor when you bend three little tabs out away from the case. Easy to take apart and look.
Tom

Well, I got the fan module out and the new one in today. Not too big of a job. Just read the instructions in the TSM and mostly followed them, and took my time. A great feeling. I can see why people suggest using the replacement from the dealer. The OEM module is a Bosch, made in USA. The replacement I bought is a Dorman, made in Thailand. I wonder if it will be better than the even cheaper ones made in China.

When time permits, I'll take the Bosch apart and check the brushes. First order of business is to get my truck running again. I hope it's just the starter.

[VOETOM]

Matt, when you take it apart, be sure to shoot some pictures so we can see all four of your brushes. Thank you.
Tom

[ptcruiserRO]

hy there!I am new to this forum but an old Ptcruiser owner!am have been reading the similar threads (about the fan motor) on this forum because as many of you I started having problems with it.i tested it just like Crewzin suggested and it is for sure the high speed does not work....i just wanted to ask Voetom to post some pictures of the interior of the motor....i don't live in USA,i live in Europe in a country called Romania and the price for a replacement motor here is about 800usd without the labour!i will try to buy one from the USA ,but i don't know if i would have any luck...any opinions are more than welcomed!

[Hooligan]

Originally Posted by ptcruiserRO

hey there!I am new to this forum but an old Ptcruiser owner!am have been reading the similar threads (about the fan motor) on this forum because as many of you I started having problems with it.i tested it just like Crewzin suggested and it is for sure the high speed does not work....i just wanted to ask Voetom to post some pictures of the interior of the motor....i don't live in USA,i live in Europe in a country called Romania and the price for a replacement motor here is about 800usd without the labor!i will try to buy one from the USA ,but i don't know if i would have any luck...any opinions are more than welcomed!

Welcome to the Forum, there have been some pictures posted showing the interior of the motor. You'll have to use search to find it tho.

You have a great command of the English language.

[Dino]

Originally Posted by ptcruiserRO

hy there!I am new to this forum but an old Ptcruiser owner!am have been reading the similar threads (about the fan motor) on this forum because as many of you I started having problems with it.i tested it just like Crewzin suggested and it is for sure the high speed does not work....i just wanted to ask Voetom to post some pictures of the interior of the motor....i don't live in USA,i live in Europe in a country called Romania and the price for a replacement motor here is about 800usd without the labour!i will try to buy one from the USA ,but i don't know if i would have any luck...any opinions are more than welcomed!

800 dollars is crazy, you can get a fan on ebay for about 80 dollars. I don't know how good they are but for 720 dollars I would try one.

pt cruiser fan, eBay Motors, Fans Kits. Great deals on eBay!