86 Electronic Climate Control

First C4 · 09-05-04, 09:56 AM

Is there a shop that rebuilds the Climate controller? I went to purchase one and all I could find was rebuilt ones. If that is the case I would rather have mine gone over and keep the original repaired one in the car after it is fixed.

The problem I am having is that the blower fan cuts out intermittantly. Some days it works others it doesnt. I checked voltage and the fan is not recieveing voltage when this happens. I previously posted and there is no relay involved so it looks like this is the culprit.

RoadReady · 09-05-04, 10:36 AM

Have you tried cleaning the control head contacts? About once a year my system gets flakey--some buttons won't work, fan speed won't change--and cleaning the contacts cures all its woes. Might be worth a try since it has to come out anyway.

First C4 · 09-05-04, 10:41 AM

Actually I havent even pulled it out. The problem started about 2 months ago, the fan just stopped intermittantly. I have only driven the car about a dozen times this year. So about 4 drives ago. I did check the voltage at the fan thats where I found the problem. I am still debating what to do though. I want to pick up a Helm's manual first and look over the wiring schematics myself. As for the contacts what exactly are you talking about? Inside or at the rear wiring connector?

RoadReady · 09-05-04, 10:45 AM

The terminals that attach directly to the control head. I'm not familiar with the '86 and my '96 may be different. I have had to pull the controller two or three time and clean the terminals with electronics cleaner.

First C4 · 09-05-04, 10:47 AM

From what I understand the 96 is definately different. My 91 would match yours though.