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BMW 5 series heater

  • 29-02-2012 11:28PM
    #1
    Marc Carlo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 38 ✭


    The heating/ air conditioning in my car has stopped working I have checked all the fuses in glove box and boot and can't seem to find what's wrong where is the fan located for the heater and can I get at it. I am giving this car to my mrs tomorrow and am just worried the windows might mist up and wont be able to demist any help would be appreciated


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  • #2
    Nissan doctor
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,223 ✭✭✭Nissan doctor


    You mean the fan isn't actually working or its just not blowing hot air?


  • #3
    Marc Carlo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 38 ✭Marc Carlo


    Nissan doctor wrote: »
    You mean the fan isn't actually working or its just not blowing hot air?

    There is no air at all
    So I assume the fan isn't working


  • #4
    Nissan doctor
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,223 ✭✭✭Nissan doctor


    Marc Carlo wrote: »
    There is no air at all
    So I assume the fan isn't working


    Which model 5 series is it?


  • #5
    Marc Carlo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 38 ✭Marc Carlo


    Nissan doctor wrote: »
    Marc Carlo wrote: »
    There is no air at all
    So I assume the fan isn't working


    Which model 5 series is it?

    It's a 01. 520i


  • #6
    George Dalton
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,728 ✭✭✭George Dalton


    It is probably a problem with the resistor pack, which is located on the side of the heater box in the driver's side footwell.


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  • #7
    Bruthal
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,422 ✭✭✭✭Bruthal


    If its the resistor pack, it would likely still work at the full speed setting. Fuse for the fan would be first place to look anyway.


  • #8
    Marc Carlo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 38 ✭Marc Carlo


    George Dalton wrote: »
    It is probably a problem with the resistor pack, which is located on the side of the heater box in the driver's side footwell.

    I can hear a noise down there when I turn it on but nothing happens


  • #9
    Marc Carlo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 38 ✭Marc Carlo


    robbie7730 wrote: »
    If its the resistor pack, it would likely still work at the full speed setting. Fuse for the fan would be first place to look anyway.

    None of the fuses seem to be gone


  • #10
    George Dalton
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,728 ✭✭✭George Dalton


    robbie7730 wrote: »
    If its the resistor pack, it would likely still work at the full speed setting. Fuse for the fan would be first place to look anyway.

    On most cars yes but when these BMW resistor packs fail the fan stops working altogether.


  • #11
    Marc Carlo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 38 ✭Marc Carlo


    George Dalton wrote: »
    robbie7730 wrote: »
    If its the resistor pack, it would likely still work at the full speed setting. Fuse for the fan would be first place to look anyway.

    On most cars yes but when these BMW resistor packs fail the fan stops working altogether.

    Is it a big job to replace it??


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  • #12
    George Dalton
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,728 ✭✭✭George Dalton


    No, only takes a few minutes. It is a little bit awkward to access due to the location but nothing out of the ordinary.


  • #13
    Marc Carlo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 38 ✭Marc Carlo


    George Dalton wrote: »
    No, only takes a few minutes. It is a little bit awkward to access due to the location but nothing out of the ordinary.

    What sort of money do you reckon I'm looking at for a scrapyard replacement


  • #14
    George Dalton
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,728 ✭✭✭George Dalton


    Scrapyards usually charge around €40 but you can buy a new one for not much more than that.


  • #15
    Marc Carlo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 38 ✭Marc Carlo


    George Dalton wrote: »
    Scrapyards usually charge around €40 but you can buy a new one for not much more than that.

    Fair play I'll strip it out the weekend hopefully that sorts it


  • #16
    User Friendly
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