Radiator Fan Motor 6Q0959455AE for VW Polo/Seat Ibiza/Skoda Fabia/Roomster 1999-2015 1.2L-1.9L

Radiator fan motor 6Q0959455AE is the electric motor that drives the cooling fan on the Volkswagen Polo IV, the Polo Sedan, the Fox, the SEAT Ibiza III and IV, the Cordoba, and the Skoda Fabia I and II, Roomster and Rapid. Unlike a full assembly, this is the motor on its own, so the original blade and shroud are retained and only the worn motor is replaced, which keeps the repair cost down on a car that is otherwise sound.

The motor is held in the centre of the shroud by three screws and connects through a two pin plug. The blade pulls off the shaft after the retaining nut or the push clip is released, depending on the version. Before ordering, check the shape of the shroud and the number of blades, because the same motor is used with several blade designs across the platform, and a mismatched blade will either foul the shroud or move too little air.

Wear shows as a fan that needs a push to start, one that squeals for a few seconds when it cuts in, or one that blows the 30 amp fuse after running for a minute. A motor that has been run with a stiff bearing draws far more current than the wiring was designed for, and the fuse box terminal can overheat and melt. That is why a fuse that blows repeatedly should be treated as a motor fault and not as a fuse problem.

Replacing the motor is a bench job once the fan is out. Disconnect the battery, unplug the fan, undo the top screws, release the lower tabs and lift the assembly out of the radiator cradle. Remove the blade, undo the three motor screws, and lift the old motor out of its cradle. Fit the new motor with its rubber mounts, press the blade on until it sits at the same height as before, and refit the assembly. Spin the blade by hand to check for rubbing before the connector goes back.

Supplied as one fan motor with mounting rubbers. Twelve month warranty.