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ksamyui:

--- Quote from: Pudding on January 10, 2023, 11:40:47 am ---Yeah the small fan failing is common, and it can indeed impact the A/C.   I think because the small fan is the one with PWM module in it, so controls the speeds and A/C engagement.  I think when you have only the big one working, that relies solely on the radiator temp switch as a failsafe, so doesn't kick until the engine coolant starts to get a bit toasty.

At slower road speeds and idle, you won't get any cold air at all without the fans unfortunately.

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OK Great, thanks. That makes perfect sense. Adding it the next job on the car :-D

ksamyui:
Is it a case of Genuine fans only, or is there a good aftermarket unit? I've heard the aftermarket ones can be a bit rubbish

pudding:
If you stick to OEM brands like Mahle, Nissens, Valeo, Hella, VDO etc, you should be fine.  I could be wrong, but I think dealers will only sell the entire fan pack, and it will be a good £300+ I reckon.  Have a poke around on AutoDoc and see what they've got.

Probably not a bad idea to replace the whole lot to be fair.  Saves you going back in there again when the other one fails!

ksamyui:

--- Quote from: Pudding on January 30, 2023, 04:23:06 pm ---If you stick to OEM brands like Mahle, Nissens, Valeo, Hella, VDO etc, you should be fine.  I could be wrong, but I think dealers will only sell the entire fan pack, and it will be a good £300+ I reckon.  Have a poke around on AutoDoc and see what they've got.

Probably not a bad idea to replace the whole lot to be fair.  Saves you going back in there again when the other one fails!

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Cheers. Ye I'm upgrading the intercooler so bumper will be off; thinking just replaced the whole lot

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