Older BMWs utilize a mechanical clutch fan from the factory. If your vehicle still has a clutch fan, you can validate its functionality with the 'newspaper test,' but we recommend our customers do a clutch fan delete, adding in an electronic fan to avoid sending a plastic fan blade through your hood. Alternatively, we do offer factory replacement parts for your clutch fan if you would like to keep your vehicle as BMW intended it.
This electric auxiliary fan for BMW E46 3 Series mounts in front of the radiator and is designed to push air through the A/C Condenser and main radiator. It provides additional cooling for when the car is in traffic. It is a common failure item. If your engine temps are creeping up or if your A/C isn't blowing cold this could be the cause. NOTE: This is the fan that mounts in front of the radiator. It is not the electric engine fan that mounts between the radiator and engine. This item fits the following BMWs: 1999-2006 E46 BMW 323i 323ci 325i 325ci 325xi 328i 328ci 330i 330ci 330xi
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The auxiliary fan switch activates the auxiliary cooling fan to provide additional cooling under high heat loads, and when the car is stationary. Also known as the coolant temperature sending unit, comes with related o-ring
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