New FSR Heating up and failing - Pls Help !!

[Kmg3356]

I replaced the FSR om my 2001 X5 today to solve the fan not running problem . I didnt put it back in its holder under the dash since i wanted to see if it worked. Well it worked on defrost for about 5 minutes then the fan died again . I felt the FSR and it was so hot it burned my hand. I let it cool down and it worked again for the same amount of time. Do you think that the motor is drawing too many amps ? or do i need to put it back under the dash (maybe the fans cools it under there ) ? It is pouring here today in the northeast and i can see out of the windows.
Thanks in advance .. Keith