Auxilary fan woe
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Printed Date: 15-May-2024 at 05:32
Topic: Auxilary fan woe
Posted By: AndyS
Subject: Auxilary fan woe
Date Posted: 24-February-2006 at 08:03
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Having discovered my auxilary fan wasn't operating I replaced the low speed resistor but the fan still isn't working. The Bentley manual shows a different fusebox to my '89 model. It shows 6 relays where mine has 8. The High & Low speed relays are on the side of the fusebox but my handbook claims they are inside (relays 3 & 6). There are two relays on the front of the fusebox (one white & one orange) which I suspect may be the ones. Anybody with an EK list tell me which is which?  ------------- AndyS Live each day as if it's your last - one day it will be. http://www.photostick.co.uk/view-933_BaurSig1.jpg" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: Brucey
Date Posted: 24-February-2006 at 13:21
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the relays on the front are usually the main (DME) and fuel pump relays. Nothing important then.... what a crazy place to put them, eh...? don't know about the aircon fan relay, mine doesn't work either, so any light you can cast would be welcome... cheers
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Posted By: Brucey
Date Posted: 24-February-2006 at 13:24
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-oh BTW I know of one thing that is wrong with my fan -the shroud is distorted, it physically won't turn easily. I gather this is a common fault. cheers
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Posted By: AndyS
Date Posted: 24-February-2006 at 14:16
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Well I discovered there was power to the new resistor. So much that it melted the mounting point of the headlight bracket I'd fixed the resister under & I think the new resistor is kaput too. I'm told the engine should be running, up to temp & the a/c on for the aux. fan to cut in. The sender unit is on the earth side of the circuit if you're checking. The fan's a right sod to get at. Looks like you have to drop the under tray to get the fan out & they're rather expensive too. ------------- AndyS Live each day as if it's your last - one day it will be. http://www.photostick.co.uk/view-933_BaurSig1.jpg" rel="nofollow">
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