VW Fox HVAC Blower Motor Failure Fix

Having some experience with VW repairs, I encountered a very similar issue on my 2012 VW Polo diesel. The heater fan completely stopped working, leaving the cabin without any air circulation. After the blower motor died completely, I took it to a workshop specializing in VAG vehicles. They diagnosed a defective blower motor, which was causing the HVAC system to fail. The repair involved replacing the entire blower motor unit, as individual components were not serviceable. The total repair cost was 365€, which included parts and labor. The fix resolved the issue completely, and the cabin fan has been working perfectly since then. Before suggesting specific fixes for your Fox, it would help to know: Does the fan make any noise when you switch it on? Did it gradually become weaker before failing completely? Have you noticed any unusual smells from the HVAC system? Are there any other electrical issues in your vehicle? These details would help determine if your situation matches what I experienced, as blower motor failures can have different root causes.

Thanks for sharing your experience. My car has 23450km and had its last service 3 months ago. The climate control fan makes no sound at all when turned on, and there was no gradual decrease in performance, it just stopped working one day. The air circulation is completely dead at all fan speed controller settings. There are no unusual smells from the HVAC system, and all other electrical systems work fine. Your experience with the complete motor replacement seems very similar to my situation. The blower not making any noise at all makes me think the motor has indeed failed completely. Before proceeding with a full replacement, I plan to have the heater fan fuse checked, though given the error code pointing to the blower motor, I suspect I am looking at a similar repair cost to yours.

Based on the symptoms you describe, this indeed sounds identical to what I experienced with my Polo. The sudden complete failure without any warning signs, combined with the total absence of noise and the stored error code, strongly suggests a failed blower motor rather than a wiring issue. When my heater fan failed, I also initially hoped it might be just a fuse, but the error code was the telling sign. The electrical wiring and connections were all intact when the workshop inspected my car. In my case, the cabin fan motor had burned out, which is a common failure point in the climate control system. The repair shop explained that moisture accumulation over time can contribute to these failures, even with relatively low mileage like yours. The complete air flow stoppage is a classic symptom of a failed blower motor rather than a control module issue. The total repair cost should be similar to what I paid (365€), assuming labor rates haven't changed much. Just make sure they check the drainage channels during installation of the new unit to prevent future moisture-related issues.

You are right, this seems like a straightforward blower motor failure based on the similarities with your case. No gradual decline, just sudden complete loss of air circulation really points to the motor itself rather than peripheral components. I will have my regular workshop check the fuse first since that is a quick and cheap test, but I am preparing for a full blower motor replacement given the complete lack of fan response and the error code. The 365€ cost estimate helps me budget for what is likely ahead. The tip about checking drainage channels during the repair is valuable, I will make sure to mention this to the technician to help prevent future moisture damage to the new climate control components. Will report back on the final diagnosis and repair once completed for others who might face similar HVAC system issues.