Heater Motor

[listerboy 3]

87 1.6 gti, the heater motor has a mind of its own, comes on on its own? may be the switch, but thought id ask in case there is a common problem?

[Baz 421]

Rheostat. - controls the fan speed.

[bondyshambles 23 1 Cars]

If it is the rheostat make sure that you get the right one as there are 2 different types, 4 and 5 pin.

[listerboy 3]

cheers where is it located?

[Baz 421]

Next to the fan in the heater box/housing.

[listerboy 3]

Next to the fan in the heater box/housing.

CHEERS