This scanner should work on any BMW past 1996. We have used it on BMW e65 e66 e60 e83 and e46 to test the fan and it works great. Does fan spin when you turn on AC? you can also get any used fan (known working) from a similar vintage BMW with same connector, plug it in, lay on top of engine bay and test it.
BTW I recently replaced my electric aux fan in my '05 X5 with TYC brand (lifetime warranty) and am happy with it. BMW-North How is the cooling fan of a BMW x3 checked? How do you use a multimeter to test a radiator fan? How can I test my battery-connected radiator fan? How can I tell if the radiator fan is functioning properly? How is a radiator fan troubleshooted? How is a system fan tested? How can I tell if the radiator fan relay is malfunctioning? What doesn't turn on the fan: - On engine start or key on - Fan does not turn on - On engine stop after reaching operating temp - Fan does not turn on - With the radiator fan switch disconnected (engine cold) - Fan does not turn on So how do you test to see if the switch is working and not faulty? I'd like to test that first before buying a new. It may not work, but on my e46 you could test the fan by switching on the A/C.
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If the fan kicked in with the a/c on meant the fan motor was working and you could narrow down to a temp switch somewhere. Here is a good video about how to check if your radiator fan is working: YouTube Video by Auto Repair Guys - How to Check If Your Radiator Fan Is Working Symptoms of a Malfunctioning Radiator Fan (Things I've Seen Go Wrong) So knowing the symptoms of a bad radiator fan has saved my butt MANY times. Our BMW cooling fan troubleshooting advice comes from real shop experience.
Before I go and by a new auxiliary fan I want to test some things. I've read that you can test the auxiliary fan relay by jumping 2 of the terminals on the plug for the coolant temperature sensor. How do you wire radiator fan directly to battery for testing? All times are GMT -5.
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The time now is 05:19 AM. In the event of any issues or malfunction, you can use a multimeter to check for correct voltage and motor functionality. Do you know how to test a radiator fan with a multimeter? Located on the bottom passenger side of the radiator is a sensor responsible for monitoring coolant temperature.
