When I first start the car the blower seems to work ok but after a minute or 2 the blower speed gradually decreases until it blows nothing. Every now and then it sounds like it's trying to get going again but fails. Some days it doesn't even get started. On rare occasions during a journey if I turn it off for 10 minutes and then back on again I can get it to go for 30 seconds to a minute or so before it gradually winds down again. Any ideas?

Jim Allen, March 2008

My friend and I both had Xantias (N reg.) with the same problem. He replaced the switch at the bottom of the ignition barrel - problem solved. I didn't want to spend money so I used a different solution. Switch on the engine. Do not switch on any lights, wipers, or any other electrical equipment. Wait for 1 minute, then switch the blower to the first setting. It works - and it stays on. Well, mine does.

Colin Harold, April 2008

i have just had this problem with mine, i found out it was the bushes on the motor, dont know if these can be bought seperatley but i just stretched the spring behind them so i may get another 6months before totally dead

mark, March 2008

hello there had same problem i thinkj it could be ignition try this start the car then quickly turn it of and on while its still running it will come on and stay on i bet . mine go when the ignition is on but when its running it dont work unless i do that

damian, March 2008