Bmw E39 Auxiliary Fan Relay Location

The fan is mounted between the radiator and the engine and is the main engine cooling fan.

Bmw e39 auxiliary fan relay location.

This is the electrical fuse and relay box under the plastic cover in the passenger side rear of the engine bay. 1996 2003 520i 520d 523i 525d 525td 525tds 528i 530i 530d 535i 540i. On all bmw models up through the late 90s the auxiliary or main fan is controlled by one or two thermostatic switches that are mounted into the radiator side or bottom tanks. Remove the front bumper facia headlights and bracket assembly.

The relay is under the right front headlamp assembly and bracket. If the fuse is blown replace it and see what happens. Open the glove compartment and turn the two white quick release knobs to the left. The grill is part of the facia and the headlight bracket runs all the way across the front.

For the bmw e39 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 model year. Headlight motors relays and switches horns ignition relays and switches wiper and washer motors relays and switches wiring harnesses. Fuse box in passenger compartment bmw e39. If the fuse is not blown the most likely fault is the final stage unit or the fan motor.

Switches motors relays fuses wiring for bmw 5 series e39 1996 2003. There is no engine driven mechanical fan. How to diagnose your fan if it s in working order for 10 1998 and up bmw e38 and e39 before this date have a resistor pack that can be changed to fix this i. Fuses and relay bmw 5 e39.

The bentley repair manual shows the location on page ecl 20. You can access it two ways. Bmw models that do have an engine driven fan will also have an electric fan mounted in front of the radiator known as the auxiliary cooling fan. Spare fuses and plastic tweezers are located on the fuse holder.