Re: Relay Location For Heater Fan Blower On '87 325

[phantom@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]

Excellent!  Thanks for the detailed response.

> From:          "Ron Buchalski" <rbuchals@domain.elided>
> To:            phantom@domain.elided
> Cc:            bmw-digest@domain.elided
> Subject:       Re: Relay Location For Heater Fan Blower On '87 325
> Date:          Fri, 18 Jan 2002 16:35:07 

> Phantom,
> 
> The problem isn't caused by a bad relay, it's caused by a bad resistor pack 
> on the blower motor.  The replacement part costs less than $30.  It's 
> located on the blower assembly, and access to it is gained by opening up the 
> access panel on the firewall (in the engine compartment).
> 
> There are 4-5 screws that hold the panel in place, and you'll need to cut a 
> few cable ties that hold wire harnesses to wire holders on the panel.  Once 
> the panel is removed, you'll see the wires that lead to the resistor module 
> (square curved base).  The resistors are on the inside, so that air from the 
> blower can keep them cool.
> 
> -rb
> 
> >
> >Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2002 08:38:10 +0000
> >From: phantom@domain.elided
> >Subject: Relay Location For Heater Fan Blower On '87 325
> >
> >Hello.  Recently, I discovered that my blower fan will only turn on when 
> >the fan switch is turned
> >to the highest position.  I'd like to rule out the relay and/or the switch 
> >before replacing the
> >actual fan.  Does the fact that the fan still operates at the high setting, 
> >make anyone believe
> >that the switch is faulty or the relay is malfunctioning?  Next problem:  
> >the whereabouts of the
> >relay switch for the fan on a 1987 325.
> >
> 
> 
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