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BRG110



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 2003 Defender 110 Td5 CSW Epsom Green
Blower control

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I’ve tried to search for some answers before posting, so hopefully I’m not missing it. My fan blower switch got very stiff the other day and then just kind of let go and the blower stopped working. I took the dash off and there is slack in the cable when the switch is all the down (on). Has anyone had this issue, it seems like a very simple/mechanical operation. I’m not sure why the cable is having trouble feeding into the jacket. Here’s what I’ve tried so far…

Disconnected cable at the heater box. The arm and flap operate with no resistance.

Hit the cable with some lubricant from the top.

Pushed the cable into the jacket to make the blower fan work. No fuses blown, blower comes on when the cable is fed manually.

Has anyone had this before? I can order a new switch but it seems like there would be an easy solution.

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4RF RDS



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Its not the “switch” mechanism. The cable encountered some resistance and got bent. You need to straighten it. That is your issue. Also press the spring lock washer thingy down tight (the wheel looking thing)

Good luck

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BRG110



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Thanks, I’ll see what I can do. When it’s not attached it sits straight. I guess I might just need a new cable. I’ll check the washer too
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4RF RDS



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Not sure where you are located but you can get parts, usually overnight in Ontario from… 👇🏻
https://3brothersclassicrovers.com/

Look up Ottawa Valley Land Rovers, the FB page is very active with about 1000 members and you’ll find lots of wisdom there to help.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1477333665898918/

Web page with lots of resources as well. 👇🏻
Www.ovlr.ca


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1992 Range Rover Classic (Lizzy)
1972 Series III 300 Tdi (Stanwood)
1967 MGB GT

Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin to slit throats.
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Post #1074987 7th Sep 2025 8:39pm
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BRG110



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Thanks. I’m Vancouver, but that’s probably quicker than the UK
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excossack



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The cable looks to be a stranded type wire, the control cable should be a solid cable - which is probably why the cable in the picture is bending as it slides into the cable tube. 1999 Defender TD5 110

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John M0VAZ
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Post #1075082 9th Sep 2025 8:15am
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4RF RDS



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D’oh!!! 🤦🏼‍♂️ Good catch! Thumbs Up 2020 range Rover Mk IV Autobiography PHEV
2010 Range Rover MkIII Autobiography Super Charged (Idris)
2003 Range Rover Mk III (Desmond FitzWilliam)
2000 Defender 110 CSW TD5 (CTX)
1992 Range Rover Classic (Lizzy)
1972 Series III 300 Tdi (Stanwood)
1967 MGB GT

Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin to slit throats.
H. L. Mencken (1880 - 1956)
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4RF RDS



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3Brothers has it in stock. 👇🏻

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2003 Range Rover Mk III (Desmond FitzWilliam)
2000 Defender 110 CSW TD5 (CTX)
1992 Range Rover Classic (Lizzy)
1972 Series III 300 Tdi (Stanwood)
1967 MGB GT

Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin to slit throats.
H. L. Mencken (1880 - 1956)
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BRG110



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Ordered! Thanks.
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excossack



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When I replaced mine, I got some 3 in 1 oil and lubed the control cable before fitting - I think it helped with the sliding action of the cable. 1999 Defender TD5 110

Regards
John M0VAZ
Econet Station 48 no clock
Post #1075228 11th Sep 2025 8:30am
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BRG110



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My fan control cable arrived. It does not have a fitting on the end to slide onto the pin located on the switch. What’s the best way to make that happen?
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4RF RDS



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I believe that it is possible you may have purchased the incorrect cable. Should be part number AAP876 which is a solid wire sheathed cable. The one you had on it that was bent was JFF000140 and that was for later VIN models.

Item number 3 in the parts diagram 👇🏻https://parts.jaguarlandroverclassic.com/parts/index/part/id/3.55717.55994.56945/brand/land-rover/

You should confirm this first. Its is possible may have procured cables for the heater temperature controller and vents. These have no eye on the ends. I believe I had led you astray 🤦🏼‍♂️ my apologies 🙄

Alternatively you can bend a loop on one end and then press on the lock washer to set it in place. This is what the eye end looks like on the correct cable. 👇🏻


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Good luck. 2020 range Rover Mk IV Autobiography PHEV
2010 Range Rover MkIII Autobiography Super Charged (Idris)
2003 Range Rover Mk III (Desmond FitzWilliam)
2000 Defender 110 CSW TD5 (CTX)
1992 Range Rover Classic (Lizzy)
1972 Series III 300 Tdi (Stanwood)
1967 MGB GT

Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin to slit throats.
H. L. Mencken (1880 - 1956)
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