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Bmw e36 318i radiator fan not working.
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This video details removal of the fan and full installation of the ele.
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On the earlier bmw models the fan s low speed resistor may be faulty or the radiator temp switches that control the fan may be faulty.
1984 318i sold.
Replacement of the e36 auxiliary fan requires the following.
Test the switches resistor and the fan as follows.
If so retry the test jumpering from terminal 30 to 87a.
If the fan does not run on high speed check to see if your application is using a 5 pin relay.
Most bmw models 99 and later and all minis do not have the radiator mounted temperature switches.
Video chapters and parts used are below.
If the fan runs erratically continuously with the key removed from the ignition or not at all and the fuse is good the speed controller has failed and the entire fan must be replaced.
Cooling fan problem solved bmw e36 318i.
The fan should come on at high speed.
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If it does the fan motor is ok.
Engine cooling fan doesnt work.
Electric pusher fan and frame bmw part number 64508364093.
Time for my e36 to have a viscous fan delete.