radiator fan not kicking in

40gin · 06-30-2014, 07:43 PM

Just started driving a 2011 328i xdrive. Haven't had any issues except for the engine overheating when it's at a stand still for a while, and the fan never kicks in. Coolant level is spot on so I think it's definitely a problem with the fan, maybe a blown fuse? Has anyone had this issue? Or know where the radiator fan fuse is located. (I checked the glove box fusebox diagram, couldn't find it)

roadkillrob · 06-30-2014, 08:23 PM

Do a search, I believe there are some odd looking fuses or relays in the big red connector on the battery and the fan is one of them - it has failed for some people and you have to replace the big red connector for about $100 bucks to get the fan working.

40gin · 06-30-2014, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by roadkillrob

Do a search, I believe there are some odd looking fuses or relays in the big red connector on the battery and the fan is one of them - it has failed for some people and you have to replace the big red connector for about $100 bucks to get the fan working.

How do I check if the odd looking fuse is faulty? Is there a diagram showing which fuse it is?

GolanE91 · 02-25-2015, 04:29 PM

How did you fix that?

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