FRONT A/C BLOWER STOPPED BLOWING

[jspdr]

Hi guys,
My 08 X5 front blower is stopped blowing completely today, i have been looking to checked the fuse, but could not located. Already made appointment for next week. Its too hot for me now. Any suggestions is appreciated.

[DrSavant]

The fuse for the front blower is located under the glove compartment, front passenger side. You need to remove 3 screws from the trim that sits in the footwell, right underneath the glove compartment, and then unscrew a large green screw that sits vertically - this will release the fuse box, which you will then need to pull down manually.

There is a map of all the fuses, behind a panel with a black handle, on the right hand side of your trunk (there are other fuses there too).

At any rate, most likely it's not the fuse, but an FSR - final stage resistor - it's a common problem in the X5 of that age - I went through this on my 09, while still under warranty.

In a more rare case, it could be the blower motor itself.

[jspdr]

Originally Posted by DrSavant

The fuse for the front blower is located under the glove compartment, front passenger side. You need to remove 3 screws from the trim that sits in the footwell, right underneath the glove compartment, and then unscrew a large green screw that sits vertically - this will release the fuse box, which you will then need to pull down manually.

There is a map of all the fuses, behind a panel with a black handle, on the right hand side of your trunk (there are other fuses there too).

At any rate, most likely it's not the fuse, but an FSR - final stage resistor - it's a common problem in the X5 of that age - I went through this on my 09, while still under warranty.

In a more rare case, it could be the blower motor itself.

Thanks for the info. Ok, i'm going to let them deal with it, still under warranty.

[jspdr]

Did not work for a few days, and today all the certain its back to work by itself. I was wondering if any of you have this experienced before to give me your advice. I already have my appointment and don't know if the dealer will be able to diagnose the issue. My warranty is going to expire soon, and i certainly don't want to pay for this out of my packet.

[finagle69]

This actually happened to me a few weeks ago. I had a Low Coolant light turn on while driving to work, then later that day, no AC. When I got home, I filled her up with coolant, then the next day, the AC was back to working.

[DrSavant]

Sounds very much like the FSR is acting up - keep your appointment, and have them inspect it.

[jspdr]

Originally Posted by DrSavant

Sounds very much like the FSR is acting up - keep your appointment, and have them inspect it.

The SA said that i have to wait until its acting up again, otherwise if they find nothing is wrong then i have to pay for the labor.

[lahermano]

My blower died last week on X5 2005 model.
put a new FST and still didnot work. It might be the blower motor itself ?
Checked the fuses and they are all fine.

[TerminatorX5]

Originally Posted by jspdr

The SA said that i have to wait until its acting up again, otherwise if they find nothing is wrong then i have to pay for the labor.

is the original factory 4yr/50K or 6yr/100K warranty?

i thought they will check your complaint, find nothing and will charge NOTHING...

well, i might be wrong

[jspdr]

Originally Posted by TerminatorX5

is the original factory 4yr/50K or 6yr/100K warranty?

i thought they will check your complaint, find nothing and will charge NOTHING...

well, i might be wrong

6/100k. I thought so too. I'll bring it in anyway.