Fan blower stopped ??

[AZX54.4]

I just ordered a new final stage resistor and im getting ready to put it in later during the week once it arrives. I am following this DIY: http://www.xoutpost.com/articles/x5/...placement.html
Do you have any helpful tips?? Can anyone confirm if I can do this without removing the glove box?

[coffeesnob]

Originally Posted by AZX54.4

I just ordered a new final stage resistor and im getting ready to put it in later during the week once it arrives. I am following this DIY: http://www.xoutpost.com/articles/x5/...placement.html
Do you have any helpful tips?? Can anyone confirm if I can do this without removing the glove box?

I didn't have to remove the glove box on mine.

I had trouble getting the old resistor out because I was not pushing down on the little plastic tab at the bottom edge that holds it in place. As soon as I figured that out, it popped right out.

[AZX54.4]

Originally Posted by coffeesnob

I didn't have to remove the glove box on mine.

I had trouble getting the old resistor out because I was not pushing down on the little plastic tab at the bottom edge that holds it in place. As soon as I figured that out, it popped right out.

Ok, not taking the glove box out seems like it will cut down the disassembly reassembly time. Could you tell me your process when you did this. Did you remove the carpet on the footwell, remove the plastic cover under the glove box that has the interior light, then is there more plastic trim to remove? Once everything is removed should i be able to see the FSR or is it just kinda reaching up and pulling it out?

[coffeesnob]

Originally Posted by AZX54.4

Could you tell me your process when you did this.

I followed this DIY:
http://www.xoutpost.com/articles/x5/...placement.html

You will see the wire harness when you remove carpeted panel.

[sheepdip]

I had exactly the same problem and swapped out my Final Stage Resistor (FSR) and the fan still didn't work. I cleaned out the plug to the FSR and reconnected it and it worked. So before you spend money on a new FSR try checking the connection first. I put the original one back in and everything still works great

[AZX54.4]

Originally Posted by coffeesnob

I followed this DIY:
http://www.xoutpost.com/articles/x5/...placement.html

You will see the wire harness when you remove carpeted panel.

It is not in plane sight after you remove the carpet panel... right? Isn't it a little closer towards the front of the car and then up? Because I see the plug that is in plane sight after removing the carpet panel but according to the DIY that is not it. Do I need to remove any other trim besides the carpet and the plastic cover under the glovebox to get to the FSR? Thanks!

[coffeesnob]

Originally Posted by AZX54.4

It is not in plane sight after you remove the carpet panel... right? Isn't it a little closer towards the front of the car and then up? Because I see the plug that is in plane sight after removing the carpet panel but according to the DIY that is not it. Do I need to remove any other trim besides the carpet and the plastic cover under the glovebox to get to the FSR? Thanks!

I thought it was plain to see. It was the only harness I saw under there. I didn't have to remove anything other than the carpeted panel.

[AZX54.4]

Originally Posted by coffeesnob

I thought it was plain to see. It was the only harness I saw under there. I didn't have to remove anything other than the carpeted panel.

When you look at the second picture in the DIY there is a plug in the bottom left corner. That is the only one i can see after removing the carpet panel. I will go out to the garage and take another look then maybe i will see it more clearly.

[coffeesnob]

Originally Posted by coffeesnob

I thought it was plain to see. It was the only harness I saw under there. I didn't have to remove anything other than the carpeted panel.

"In plain sight" is a relative term I guess.

It was "in plain sight" for me while I basically had my head under the glove box looking in there. Removal was done by touch because I could not stick my hand in there AND see what I was doing.

Hope that helps.