|
Xoutpost server transfer and maintenance is occurring.... |
Xoutpost is currently undergoing a planned server migration.... stay tuned for new developments.... sincerely, the management |
|
LinkBack | Thread Tools | Display Modes |
#1
|
|||
|
|||
Public Service Announcement - Check your fan clutch AND Aux fan
Re: 2005 3.0 w/ 134kmiles I was in the fast food line after a highway run. I idled for about 8 mins ordering and getting food... I could see the temp gauge move to the right - halfway between middle and red (I know the gauge is buffered and should be in center under a range of temps). I shut off car immediately and let it cool for 40 mins. I then made it home at proper temps of 95-97 deg C. Car is fine when it is moving . I discovered I had a bad fan clutch and a bad Aux fan Fan Clutch - I could easily stop the fan with hot engine running with a small roll of newspaper. Newly installed fan clutch will shred newspaper roll now and not stop. Aux Fan - Fan won't come on at all. I tried to activate it in INPA. Doesn't come on with AC. It has both 12v power and a good ground. I think it is just a bad fan. Have ordered one. Based on forum posts, I think the US-made E53 experiences aux fan failure (not a sensor or wiring issue) more than E39 or E46...just a weak observation. So, do yourself a favor and check both your aux fan and fan clutch before summer heat and stop and go traffic or other idles Last edited by Effduration; 06-03-2021 at 01:57 PM. |
Sponsored Links | |
|
#2
|
||||
|
||||
^Good advice for any BMW, even those without clutch fans. Thanks for the reminder.
__________________
2005 X5 4.4i Build 04/05 Maintenance/Build Log Nav, Pano, Sport (Purchased 06/14 w/ 109,000 miles) (Sold 8/15 w/121,000 miles) 2006 X5 4.8is Build 11/05 Maintenance/Build Log Nav, DSP, Pano, Running Boards, OEM Tow Hitch, Cold Weather Pckg (Purchased 08/15 w/ 90,500 miles) 2010 X5 35d Build 02/10 Nav, HiFi, 6 DVD, Sports Pckg, Cold Weather Pckg, HUD, CAS, Running Boards, Leather Dash, PDC, Pano (Purchased 03/17 w/ 136,120 miles) |
Bookmarks |
|
|
|