A/C fan does not work properly

[rprofitt]

I noticed my A/C was not blowing cold air in my 2003 X5 3.0i I replaced the compressor and the climate control it worked for a few minutes, but soon after the air was not cold enough i checked the condensor fan and noticed it would turn for a few seconds and then stop i tried turning by hand then it started to turn the air was perfect is there anyone that has experience this problem and what is the fix?

[Zulu95]

Sounds like the fan is shot. New fan needed. Just to be sure try connecting the fan directly to the battery. a number of people have had the fan control circuit relay fail.

[rprofitt]

I tested it by connecting ditectly to the battery and it did not work i even tried a different fan and it worked thanks for your help I am awaiying the arrival of a new fan.

[SuaveX5]

I just had mine replaced after I complained of a humming noise coming from the front and no AC, now the AC is working nice and I don’t heard any noise, the noise was from the fan trying to start!