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   Hello all,
I know this subject has been on here before but for the life of me I cant find it!
So here goes-What is the fan that is behind the grille but in front of the radiator? And how is it supposed to work? I tried to turn mine ( With the help of a screwdriver to reach the blades ) but it was VERY stiff. Almost impossible to turn. Is it easy to change and i have noidea what it is for!
Thanks......... E39 520i SE BTW

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Phillip Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member I Joined: 16-August-2004 Location: Nantwich, Cheshire Status: Offline Points: 100	Topic: FANS Posted: 24-August-2004 at 13:11
	Hello all, I know this subject has been on here before but for the life of me I cant find it! So here goes-What is the fan that is behind the grille but in front of the radiator? And how is it supposed to work? I tried to turn mine ( With the help of a screwdriver to reach the blades ) but it was VERY stiff. Almost impossible to turn. Is it easy to change and i have noidea what it is for! Thanks......... E39 520i SE BTW Edited by Phillip
	Philip

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kbannon Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Admin Group E39 525i Sport Individual Joined: 09-October-2002 Location: 64 Zoo Lane Status: Offline Points: 15508	Posted: 24-August-2004 at 13:16
	aircon?
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e34m5 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Really Senior Member II Joined: 26-June-2003 Location: Near Rugby, Warwickshire Status: Offline Points: 1344	Posted: 24-August-2004 at 13:30
	Yes it's the auxiliary fan which should turn on when the air con is switched on and also if the car starts to overheat....They are about �300ish from a main dealer and cheaper from GSF Car Parts/Eurocarparts. I think you have to remove the front bumper to replace it. Miles
	1991 525i Sport Manual

Phillip Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member I Joined: 16-August-2004 Location: Nantwich, Cheshire Status: Offline Points: 100	Posted: 24-August-2004 at 13:56
	Should they spin freely when the engine is off?
	Philip

e34m5 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Really Senior Member II Joined: 26-June-2003 Location: Near Rugby, Warwickshire Status: Offline Points: 1344	Posted: 24-August-2004 at 14:02
	I would have thought so, it is quite common for them to seize up....It should turn on as soon as you turn the airconditioning on. Miles
	1991 525i Sport Manual