Ford Ka (2008 - ) - 98 1.3 Heater Switch Problem

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Mon 12 Oct 2009 22:39
98 1.3 Heater Switch Problem - Kildrummy
The heater blower switch on my daughters Ford Ka has stopped working on settings 1 to 3 and only works on no 4.

Is this a Ka problem or a one off and what is involved in reparing or replacing the switch.

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Tue 13 Oct 2009 01:02
98 1.3 Heater Switch Problem - Dynamic Dave
has stopped working on settings 1 to 3 and only works on no 4


The resistor pack needs replacing.
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Tue 13 Oct 2009 09:01
98 1.3 Heater Switch Problem - Kildrummy
Thanks dave,

Is that part of the switch or does the switch just control the resistor pack?

Presumably it is located behind the switch and if so how would you access it?

Having done several repairs on this old KA I have found in neary every case that having hands like E.T. (which I don't) would help. Does changing the resistor pack come into that category?

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Tue 13 Oct 2009 09:07
98 1.3 Heater Switch Problem - elekie&a/c doctor
Access to the heater resistor is from the passenger footwell.Look up from where your feet would be and you will see a wiring connector with 4 pins.Resistor is held to the heater box with 1 torx screw.hth
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