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What is the component arrowed called, I want to buy some to fix this if
I can.

Thanks

http://www.flickr.com/photos/spraypolish/5105918299/

On Sat, 23 Oct 2010 03:18:19 +0100, Borg wrote:

What is the component arrowed called, I want to buy some to fix this if
I can.

Thanks

http://www.flickr.com/photos/spraypolish/5105918299/

It looks for all the world like a electrolytic capacitor.

Two important things about capacitors you should know.

1/ Its rated voltage. Use one rated at 10V in a 100V system and it will
give up all of its magic smoke.

2/ It's value. Judging from the size and position I suspect that near
enough is good enough in terms on value.

The numbers look like part/batch numbers. Values and Voltages tend to be
nice round numbers or significant in electrotricky sums and neither of
those two are.

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steve auvache

steve auvache wrote:
On Sat, 23 Oct 2010 03:18:19 +0100, Borg wrote:

What is the component arrowed called, I want to buy some to fix this if
I can.

Thanks

http://www.flickr.com/photos/spraypolish/5105918299/

It looks for all the world like a electrolytic capacitor.

Two important things about capacitors you should know.

1/ Its rated voltage. Use one rated at 10V in a 100V system and it will
give up all of its magic smoke.

2/ It's value. Judging from the size and position I suspect that near
enough is good enough in terms on value.

The numbers look like part/batch numbers. Values and Voltages tend to be
nice round numbers or significant in electrotricky sums and neither of
those two are.



Its a heater contorl resister of the heater in my Focus if that helps, 4
settings , so I presume that it relates to 3v 6v 9v 12v , or maybe not.



No other marking at all on the part.

Borg wrote:
steve auvache wrote:
On Sat, 23 Oct 2010 03:18:19 +0100, Borg wrote:

What is the component arrowed called, I want to buy some to fix this
if I can.

Thanks

http://www.flickr.com/photos/spraypolish/5105918299/

It looks for all the world like a electrolytic capacitor.

Two important things about capacitors you should know.

1/ Its rated voltage. Use one rated at 10V in a 100V system and it will
give up all of its magic smoke.

2/ It's value. Judging from the size and position I suspect that near
enough is good enough in terms on value.

The numbers look like part/batch numbers. Values and Voltages tend to be
nice round numbers or significant in electrotricky sums and neither of
those two are.



Its a heater contorl resister of the heater in my Focus if that helps, 4
settings , so I presume that it relates to 3v 6v 9v 12v , or maybe not.



No other marking at all on the part.


Meant to sat the settings are the speed of the fan.

On Sat, 23 Oct 2010 03:52:58 +0100, Borg wrote:

steve auvache wrote:
On Sat, 23 Oct 2010 03:18:19 +0100, Borg wrote:

What is the component arrowed called, I want to buy some to fix this if
I can.

Thanks

http://www.flickr.com/photos/spraypolish/5105918299/

It looks for all the world like a electrolytic capacitor.

Two important things about capacitors you should know.

1/ Its rated voltage. Use one rated at 10V in a 100V system and it will
give up all of its magic smoke.

2/ It's value. Judging from the size and position I suspect that near
enough is good enough in terms on value.

The numbers look like part/batch numbers. Values and Voltages tend to be
nice round numbers or significant in electrotricky sums and neither of
those two are.



Its a heater contorl resister of the heater in my Focus if that helps,

Or it could be a resistor.

4
settings , so I presume that it relates to 3v 6v 9v 12v , or maybe not.


Who knows. The bad news is that the numbers still don't work as values.


Odd in that it doesn't look that burnt because when resistors die it is
common that they go phuttenbangenfailen.

How big is it?
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steve auvache

On Sat, 23 Oct 2010 03:54:11 +0100, Borg wrote:




Its a heater contorl resister of the heater in my Focus if that helps, 4
settings , so I presume that it relates to 3v 6v 9v 12v , or maybe not.


Meant to sat the settings are the speed of the fan.

More likely 6,8,10V but you have the right idea.

The numbers hidden by the arrow could be a red herring or a clue.

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steve auvache

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wrote
What is the component arrowed called, I want to buy some to fix this if
I can.

Thanks

http://www.flickr.com/photos/spraypolish/5105918299/


Probably a thermal fuse
http://www.admac.myzen.co.uk/Focus1/


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Alan
news2009 {at} admac {dot} myzen {dot} co {dot} uk

In message , Borg
wrote

Its a heater contorl resister of the heater in my Focus if that helps,
4 settings , so I presume that it relates to 3v 6v 9v 12v , or maybe
not.

If the blower fan only works on the fastest speed it is a thermal fuse
and it has blown. See my other post for a link/circuit/parts.

If the fan has failed completely then it is either a conventional fuse
in one of the fuse panels, either in a box under the bonnet or on the
fuse panel behind the glove compartment.

The other failure mechanism is the switch itself mechanically failing
which probably necessitates removing the radio to get at the screws that
hold the switch fascia in place. If you are going to remove that radio
make sure that you have the security code for when you re-instal it. If
you don't have the code make a note of the serial number (possibly
starting with an M) and post back.
--
Alan
news2009 {at} admac {dot} myzen {dot} co {dot} uk

In message , Alan
wrote
In message , Borg
wrote
What is the component arrowed called, I want to buy some to fix this
if I can.

Thanks

http://www.flickr.com/photos/spraypolish/5105918299/


Probably a thermal fuse
http://www.admac.myzen.co.uk/Focus1/


Maplin now want around 80p for a fuse but if you have a store near you
may find it cheaper to pick it up.
http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=470&OrderCode=RA15R

Rapid want between 25p and 47p for a fuse but may be the better outlet
(incl p&p) if you go mail order
http://www.rapidonline.com/Electroni...hermal-Sensors
/Miniature-thermal-fuse/64690/kw/thermal+fuse

CPC (small order charges of around a fiver) £2 for a pack of 5
http://cpc.farnell.com/thermodisc/g4...-e-184c/dp/FF0
1030

RS may have a trade counter outlet near you (approx £3 for pack of 5)
http://uk.rs-online.com/web/search/s...?method=getPro
duct&R=1769312

Note: you may have to make up your own mind as to temperature based on
the marking on the old fuse or with research in the newsgroup archives
for similar fixes - it is a common failure mechanism.

On my Focus the conventional fuse in series with the speed control
module is rated at 7.5A so a thermal fuse as detailed above rated at 10A
will be OK.


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Alan
news2009 {at} admac {dot} myzen {dot} co {dot} uk

Obviously I cannot see this, but there is a third thing about electrolytic
capacitors, and that is you need to get them in the right way around or they
tend not only to not like it, but depending on the use, can damage much of
the rest of the equipment if you are not careful.

No idea what the device you mention is.

Brian

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steve auvache wrote:
On Sat, 23 Oct 2010 03:18:19 +0100, Borg wrote:

What is the component arrowed called, I want to buy some to fix this if
I can.

Thanks

http://www.flickr.com/photos/spraypolish/5105918299/

It looks for all the world like a electrolytic capacitor.

Two important things about capacitors you should know.

1/ Its rated voltage. Use one rated at 10V in a 100V system and it will
give up all of its magic smoke.

2/ It's value. Judging from the size and position I suspect that near
enough is good enough in terms on value.

The numbers look like part/batch numbers. Values and Voltages tend to be
nice round numbers or significant in electrotricky sums and neither of
those two are.



Its a heater contorl resister of the heater in my Focus if that helps, 4
settings , so I presume that it relates to 3v 6v 9v 12v , or maybe not.



No other marking at all on the part.