DIY repair · Mercedes-Benz G-Class W461

No heat or fan (24-volt blower)

DIFFICULTY 2 / 5TIME 1–2 hours (estimate)COST Parts plus labor

Symptoms

The blower is dead or works on only some speeds, or a fuse blows repeatedly.

The fix, step by step

  1. Check the fuse, switch and resistor before buying a motor.
  2. When replacing the motor, order the right voltage, because Expedition Imports lists separate 12 V and 24 V blower motors for these trucks.

Tools & part numbers

  • 24 V blower motor 000 830 35 08 (12 V version 000 830 13 08)
  • multimeter
  • trim tools

Where to buy the parts

Blower motor 24 V 000 830 35 08Expedition Imports ↗Amazon ↗
Blower motor 12 V 000 830 13 08Expedition Imports ↗Amazon ↗

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Before you start

Rated for a competent home mechanic with a decent tool kit. Confirm torque figures, fluids and procedures against the factory service manual for your VIN, support the truck on stands rather than a jack, and work at your own risk (disclaimer). Some parts links are affiliate links, which pay us a small commission at no cost to you.

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