FANS
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Forum Name: BMW 5 Series
Forum Discription: This forum will deal with any issues on the BMW 5 Series (E12, E28, E34, E39, E60 & E61)
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Printed Date: 15-May-2024 at 18:56
Topic: FANS
Posted By: Phillip
Subject: FANS
Date Posted: 24-August-2004 at 13:11
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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.........
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E39 520i SE BTWReplies:
Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 24-August-2004 at 13:16
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aircon? ------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: e34m5
Date Posted: 24-August-2004 at 13:30
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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 http://forum.bmw5.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=3552&st=0"> 
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Posted By: Phillip
Date Posted: 24-August-2004 at 13:56
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Should they spin freely when the engine is off? ------------- Philip |
Posted By: e34m5
Date Posted: 24-August-2004 at 14:02
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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 http://forum.bmw5.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=3552&st=0">
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