Bmw E36 318i Radiator Fan Not Working

Test the switches resistor and the fan as follows.

Bmw e36 318i radiator fan not working.

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Replacement of the e36 auxiliary fan requires the following. The bmw specialists here at ultimate bimmer service are proud to serve bmw drivers in the communities near carrolton and dallas tx of all the services we offer we commonly help clients attend to engine repairs and cooling system repairs engine overheating is highly inconvenient and dangerous so it s important to act preventively in ongoing automotive care. Replace the high speed relay. 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.

If the fan does not run on high speed check to see if your application is using a 5 pin relay. The fan should come on at high speed. If the fan does not run check for 12 volts at terminal 30 in the relay socket. Cooling fan problem solved bmw e36 318i.

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. That s progress for you. This video details removal of the fan and full installation of the ele. Hosting a forum like this is not free.

If so retry the test jumpering from terminal 30 to 87a. Engine cooling fan doesnt work. Time for my e36 to have a viscous fan delete.