VW Caddy Blower Failure: Common Issue & Solutions

Had the exact same problem on my 2020 VW T6, very similar HVAC system to your Caddy. Have some experience with climate control issues in VW vans. The symptoms were identical, no air flow from any vents regardless of settings. The electrical wiring was fine, but the blower motor itself had failed. These units commonly fail due to worn bearings or burnt out motors. After diagnosis, my workshop found the blower motor assembly was completely dead. They replaced the entire blower motor unit and recalibrated the climate control system. Total repair cost was 365€ including parts and labor. The job took about 2 hours. Since the repair, the air conditioning and ventilation have worked perfectly. Worth noting that waiting too long with a failed blower can potentially stress other HVAC system components. Could you share: Current mileage on your Caddy? Whether you hear any noise from the blower area? Have you noticed any gradual performance decline before complete failure? Any unusual sounds before it stopped working? This info would help determine if your issue is similar and if you might be looking at the same repair solution.

Thanks for the detailed insight. My Caddy has 104063km on the clock, just had its annual service last month. Never noticed any unusual sounds or performance issues before it stopped working, the failure was quite sudden. The heater fan just went completely silent one morning with zero air circulation. Based on your experience, it does sound like my blower motor might have failed similarly. The 365€ repair cost seems reasonable if it fixes the problem completely. Will get it checked out rather than wait, since I agree that running without proper air flow could cause other issues. Did you notice any warning signs I should watch for once the new blower is installed, to catch potential future failures earlier?

Thanks for the mileage info, that is similar to when my blower failed. My VW T6 was around 98000km when the heater fan stopped working. In terms of warning signs after repair, there are several indicators I learned to watch for: 1. Pay attention to any slight humming or whining from the HVAC system when adjusting fan speeds 2. Notice if the air circulation seems weaker than normal at any particular fan setting 3. Listen for intermittent changes in air flow, mine occasionally stuttered briefly before total failure 4. Check if the electrical wiring connectors stay firmly attached during maintenance The new blower motor has been running smoothly for about 18 months now. One tip from my experience, run the fan at various speeds regularly to prevent bearing issues. Leaving it only on low speed for extended periods can actually increase wear. The sudden failure you experienced matches my situation exactly. The complete silence from the heater fan is typical of motor failure rather than a wiring issue, which often causes intermittent operation first. If the repair cost stays around 365€, I would say go for it. The improved air conditioning and ventilation performance after replacement was immediately noticeable in my case.

Thanks everyone for the insights. After considering the responses and similarities to your experience, I'm going to book the repair next week. The symptoms match exactly, complete silence and no air circulation from my cabin fan overnight. My 104063km definitely seems to be in the range where these blower motors can fail. Good to know the repair cost should be around 365€ and takes about 2 hours. Will make sure to monitor the air flow and listen for any unusual sounds once the new unit is installed. Really helpful tip about varying the fan speeds regularly to prevent bearing wear. I probably did tend to leave it on low speed most of the time, so will change that habit with the new blower motor. Will post an update after the repair to confirm if it was indeed the same issue and share the final cost for others who might face similar problems with their air conditioning system in the future.