Yes, I can manually activate the fan. Plus it takes 10+ seconds to spin down after turning it off when hot. I've not pull the refrigerant sensor off. Unlike others, it has to be emptied of R134. Luckily, I have the tools to do a R134 vac and fill.

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'06 X5 3.0i - bought @143,123 miles (12/26/20)