The fan is mounted between the radiator and the engine and is the main engine cooling fan.
Bmw e39 aux fan relay location.
If the fuse is blown replace it and see what happens.
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.
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If the fuse is not blown the most likely fault is the final stage unit or the fan motor.
Assignment of the relays block in the footwell it is located on the floor under the lining on the right side of the car.
The bentley repair manual shows the location on page ecl 20.
This is the electrical fuse and relay box under the plastic cover in the passenger side rear of the engine bay.
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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.
Assignment of the fuses footwell.
Fuse box in passenger compartment bmw e39.