VW Golf Heater Only Works On Speed 4 — Resistor
Volkswagen
Golf
2009
All
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Severity Level
Low
Safe to Drive?
✅ Safe to Drive
Safety Impact
No direct safety impact reported by owners
Urgency Level
🟢 Low Priority
Heater fan that only works on maximum speed (speed 4) on Golf Mk6/Mk7 indicates a failed blower motor resistor. Speeds 1-3 use the resistor; speed 4 bypasses it. Resistor replacement costs £20-60.
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