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2001 E39 520i SE fan stopped working
albionrovers
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in Motoring
Any ideas what to check guys?
Haven't looked a fuse box yet but looking for tips.
Many thanks in advance.
Haven't looked a fuse box yet but looking for tips.
Many thanks in advance.
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If you check the fan by taking power direct from the battery and just make sure it is not seized. If that works, look at the fan switch in the cooling system, they often fail and are cheap to replace.0
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Cheers.
A quick shifty in google makes the Final Stage Resistor (hedgehog) favourite.
But I'll take your advise first before splashing out.0 -
yes test the fan on the battery, if that works then start testing the circuits it connects too
My money is on your ignition0 -
Presuming the fan is electric and not viscous, it could be the temperature switch. You can short this out by running a wire between the contacts.0
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Which fan? cooling or a/c?
As the ac ones were prone to seizing up, because the wax used to dry out inside.0 -
I always thought that engine had a viscous fan which turns all the time and speeds up depedning on temperature.If you found my comment helpful, please click the 'Thanks' button below :T0
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Fan has now decided to work again.
Aaaargh.0
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