After two weeks they surmised the problem was that the solenoid of the active shutters google bmw air vent control was intermittently shorting out the radiator fan causing it to activate.
Bmw e46 radiator fan switch.
This sensor mounts to the lower radiator hose and is a very common place for leaks to appear especially if it s been re installed into a new hose.
Automatic transmission models utilize an electric fan mounted on the front of the radiator.
The fan switch controls the operation of electric auxiliary fan depending on the temperature of the coolant.
Belt driven coolant pump bolted to the front of the engine block.
This high quality replacement switch comes from fae and comes complete with a new o ring.
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Electric cooling fan attached to rear of radiator the cooling fan is controlled by the engine control module ecm via an output final stage.
There are many components in the bmw e46 cooling system.
In this video i show you how to test to see if your fan switch is working.
The dealer did contact bmw na and factory technical support.
The fan final stage is mounted to the fan and is controlled by the engine control module ecm.
Radiator and coolant overflow tank.
Electric cooling fan attached to front of radiator the cooling fan is controlled by the engine control module ecm via an output final stage.
An additional belt driven cooling fan with a viscous clutch is attached to the engine.
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Mine broke which caused overheating of the car.
There are many components in the bmw z4 cooling system.
The sa did believe me however.
Radiator and coolant overflow tank.
Bmw e46 models came equipped with two cooling fan configurations.