Cooling Fan On at Start Up
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Hi folks
When I start the car the cooling fan comes on for a few minutes even though the engine is cold.
I replaced the thermostat because of "excessive emissions" message and "check engine" light on but the fan continues to come on with cold engine at start up. Any ideas?
Thanks,
Peter
When I start the car the cooling fan comes on for a few minutes even though the engine is cold.
I replaced the thermostat because of "excessive emissions" message and "check engine" light on but the fan continues to come on with cold engine at start up. Any ideas?
Thanks,
Peter
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Did you get the car scanned? You should get the car error codes read as it will help determine if something or what circuit is tripping it.
Could be a faulty fan switch... if you can find someone with DIS / INPA they may be able to check if its functioning correctly..
Could be a faulty fan switch... if you can find someone with DIS / INPA they may be able to check if its functioning correctly..
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I'm suspecting a faulty fan switch. The fun runs for a minute or two and then stops. Strange
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Hi folks
When I start the car the cooling fan comes on for a few minutes even though the engine is cold.
I replaced the thermostat because of "excessive emissions" message and "check engine" light on but the fan continues to come on with cold engine at start up. Any ideas?
Thanks,
Peter
When I start the car the cooling fan comes on for a few minutes even though the engine is cold.
I replaced the thermostat because of "excessive emissions" message and "check engine" light on but the fan continues to come on with cold engine at start up. Any ideas?
Thanks,
Peter
really i don't have any idea about this. that's why i can't share any reply to you.....sorry
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Hi folks
When I start the car the cooling fan comes on for a few minutes even though the engine is cold.
I replaced the thermostat because of "excessive emissions" message and "check engine" light on but the fan continues to come on with cold engine at start up. Any ideas?
Thanks,
Peter
When I start the car the cooling fan comes on for a few minutes even though the engine is cold.
I replaced the thermostat because of "excessive emissions" message and "check engine" light on but the fan continues to come on with cold engine at start up. Any ideas?
Thanks,
Peter
Even though the cooling fan comes on it probably dies down shortly thereafter. Just like the car idles high for a few seconds and dies down. I wouldn't worry about it until an actual problem occurs. Dealer or mechanic will most likely tell you the same.
Keep in mind that all E60 are not the same some have different engines and different setups and at the same time probably different softwares to operate the Digital Motor Electronics. If you can find another person that has the same car made for the same country with the same features you can probably compare. And even then, from one month to another they may change something.
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Hello, I had a problem very similar to this EXCEPT my fan would stay on. Turned out that the coolant temp sensor was loose and had to be clicked back in. (i Had some work done) Problem Solved and SES Light reset completed and never returned.
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