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Report: Blower Final Stage Fan Resistor May Fail

BMW 530i Problem
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Model Years Affected: 2001, 2002, 2003

Average Mileage: 92,798 mi (43,500 mi - 140,000 mi)

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The blower final stage fan resistor is known to fail. Symptoms are the heater fan speed varies regardless of the setting, the fan will not turn off when the car is switched off, or the fan will not switch on at all.

  • Visitor, 2003 BMW 530i, 60,000 mi

    No cool air coming out of vents but you can hear the ac compressor on.

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  •  Rookie

    Blower turns on and stays on even when vehicle is switched off. The climate control is also unresponsive.

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  • Visitor, 2002 BMW 530i, 119,395 mi

    The Blower final stage fan resistor switch failed...result, fan blower will continue to run and drain the battery after a couple of hours after being parked. Listen for sporadic fan blower cycling well after the engine has been cut off. In addition, note air flow exiting the arm rest center console between seat. The air flow pressure will fluctuate in strength, but is noticeably obvious as a function that should normally be switched off. New fan blower switch repair will easily run you over $450.00. Be careful not to get caught up with having to replace the entire blower...not necessary.

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  • Visitor, 2002 BMW 530i, 113,000 mi

    Replaced fan assembly.

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  • Visitor, 2001 BMW 530i

    wont come on

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  • Visitor, 2003 BMW 530i, 124,000 mi

    AC/Heater fan does not work

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  • ellerys530i, 2003 BMW 530i, 137,000 mi
     Rookie

    I am having the same problem. can anyone email a solutionand if it is something i can fix myself?

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  • Visitor, 2003 BMW 530i, 55,000 mi

    blower fan fail

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  • Visitor, 2002 BMW 530i, 108,758 mi

    blower fan will not switch on .

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  • Visitor, 2001 BMW 530i, 77,725 mi

    battery die when car is not driven for two days

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