Sound coming from the dash, motor running

[sames1]

We just got an X5 for the first time, so I'm a newbie. 2005 X5 4.4 AWD.

When the car is off, there is a sound like a fan motor running near the radio and dash. I've pressed every button I could find but it doesn't turn off.

Is this normal or something to be concerned about?

[BrianX54.4is]

It sounds like the classic final stage resistor failure! It's a DIY fix and much discussed on this forum. Do a search here and all will be explained.

[noncom23]

Originally Posted by BrianX54.4is

It sounds like the classic final stage resistor failure! It's a DIY fix and much discussed on this forum. Do a search here and all will be explained.

[sames1]

Originally Posted by BrianX54.4is

It sounds like the classic final stage resistor failure! It's a DIY fix and much discussed on this forum. Do a search here and all will be explained.

Thank you. That sounds like it. I really appreciate the help.

[fatboyoz]

Originally Posted by sames1

We just got an X5 for the first time, so I'm a newbie. 2005 X5 4.4 AWD.

When the car is off, there is a sound like a fan motor running near the radio and dash. I've pressed every button I could find but it doesn't turn off.

Is this normal or something to be concerned about?

There is a small fan installed in the air-con control panel behind the L/H grill. This fan seems to start when the car wakes up (unlocking or opening a door) and stops when the car goes to sleep (some minutes after the car is locked or door closed). The fan draws air across a sensor in the panel and, if it is anything like mine, it is quite noisy. If you put your ear up against the panel you should be able to hear if it is coming from this spot. I am also under the impression that the later Final Stage Resistor is more reliable than the earlier version. I have a 2005 Diesel 6 speed man.
Colin.

[nwizard]

with FatBoyz. Just cleaned this small fan yesterday was very noise too...