Thanks, now fan not spinning when powered in situ or out of position but does move freely so think the fan motor itself might need replacing.
There seems to be a wide selection of them , amy recommendations on what I should order and from where? hoping just a straight swap for my unit so I can plug in and re assemble easily

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There seems to be a wide selection of them , amy recommendations on what I should order and from where? hoping just a straight swap for my unit so I can plug in and re assemble easily

Can't provide any recommendations for where to source parts from since you haven't indicated where you live? If you're in the US I might be able to help, if not maybe others can chime in.

As far as part choices go, there are several categories to choose from:

OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) These would be Audi / VW branded parts. Can't go wrong with OEM, but they're typically the most expensive (got to pay for that name...)

OE (Original Equipment) These parts are designed for / manufactured to meet the OEM's specs. Most manufacturers source parts from a variety of OE companies (sometimes for the same part) to ensure they have an adequate supply chain. OE parts are usually cheaper than OEM, but are built to the same standards.

Aftermarket. Aftermarket parts can be better or they can be worse than OEM / OE.
Since there is no standard for aftermarket, aftermarket companies are free to build to whatever quality /performance / price point they want.

Since we're talking about a fan (nobody is going to die if a fan breaks), there is no reason to pay OEM prices, and I doubt anybody makes an aftermarket high-performance model

My recommendation is to purchase the lowest price OE fan you can find. Looks like you'll need to determine if your existing fan has an integrated climate control regulator or not, and if you can find an Audi part number on your defective part that will make it even easier.

One final note: There is a company named "Original Equipment". This name does not make them an OE supplier. They have chosen the name in hopes of fooling people. You should be looking for names like Denso, Valeo or Eldor who indicate they are OE suppliers not companies named OE.

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There seems to be a wide selection of them , amy recommendations on what I should order and from where? hoping just a straight swap for my unit so I can plug in and re assemble easily

Can't provide any recommendations for where to source parts from since you haven't indicated where you live? If you're in the US I might be able to help, if not maybe others can chime in.

As far as part choices go, there are several categories to choose from:

OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) These would be Audi / VW branded parts. Can't go wrong with OEM, but they're typically the most expensive (got to pay for that name...)

OE (Original Equipment) These parts are designed for / manufactured to meet the OEM's specs. Most manufacturers source parts from a variety of OE companies (sometimes for the same part) to ensure they have an adequate supply chain. OE parts are usually cheaper than OEM, but are built to the same standards.

Aftermarket. Aftermarket parts can be better or they can be worse than OEM / OE.
Since there is no standard for aftermarket, aftermarket companies are free to build to whatever quality /performance / price point they want.

Since we're talking about a fan (nobody is going to die if a fan breaks), there is no reason to pay OEM prices, and I doubt anybody makes an aftermarket high-performance model

My recommendation is to purchase the lowest price OE fan you can find. Looks like you'll need to determine if your existing fan has an integrated climate control regulator or not, and if you can find an Audi part number on your defective part that will make it even easier.

One final note: There is a company named "Original Equipment". This name does not make them an OE supplier. They have chosen the name in hopes of fooling people. You should be looking for names like Denso, Valeo or Eldor who indicate they are OE suppliers not companies named OE.

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I think you confused Genuine Audi / VW /VAG parts as OEM.

 

When my blower fan stopped working, I got "00003 - Control Module, 003 - Mechanical Failure - Intermittent" on my ODBeleven scan.
Removed the blower (there was no screw preventing the rotational removal), took apart the control module ( part #2 on diagram) and cleaned it, then cleaned the blower fan unit blades with antibacterial wipes ( it was disgusting & grey dusty) then sprayed electrical contact cleaner deep inside the motor housing.
After refitting, it worked again.
It's possible the motor brushes wear out eventually but they may also just get dusty.

 

When my blower fan stopped working, I got "00003 - Control Module, 003 - Mechanical Failure - Intermittent" on my ODBeleven scan.
Removed the blower (there was no screw preventing the rotational removal), took apart the control module ( part #2 on diagram) and cleaned it, then cleaned the blower fan unit blades with antibacterial wipes ( it was disgusting & grey dusty) then sprayed electrical contact cleaner deep inside the motor housing.
After refitting, it worked again.
It's possible the motor brushes wear out eventually but they may also just get dusty.

Did the fault code disappear? Or not re-appear after you cleared it? My fan is working fine but I had that 00003 code and I couldn’t find any fault. (Must check if I still have it, and any deeper diagnostic data…)
Thanks
Jez