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Blower stopped working E53 2002 3.0i

Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2015 10:33 am
by Drumstick
Morning all.
Just had to drive to work with my windows open to keep my screen clear as my blower has decided not to play today!  Was fine yesterday.
I have checked the fuses ( 2 in the glove box ) and they are both ok.
Can any one point me in the right direction of where to look next.

Cheers

Re: Blower stopped working E53 2002 3.0i

Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2015 10:50 am
by strummer
probably the hedgehog that lives in the drivers footwell,controls the heating,

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Final-Stage-R ... SwxYxUvfTQ

Re: Blower stopped working E53 2002 3.0i

Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2015 5:39 pm
by fenj66
have a read of this thread before running out to buy a new final stage resistor (hedgehog).
a faulty fsr usually shows by the fan running erratically or on full blast and sometimes not switching off with ignition.

http://xdrivers.co.uk/forum/index.php/t ... #msg125728

my fan is working at the moment, the screeching noise disappears after giving it some full blast for a minute or two.
im wondering wether something is getting jammed inside the blower compartment, a leaf/twig or broken fan blade maybe?  its such a job to get to it tho.  :(

Re: Blower stopped working E53 2002 3.0i

Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2015 7:30 pm
by strummer
My fan failed to work abruptly and it was the fsr

Re: Blower stopped working E53 2002 3.0i

Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2015 11:42 pm
by Drumstick
Thanks for the replies. I've got a new hedgehog and will try and fit it tomorrow.
Will update as I go.

Thanks again.

Re: Blower stopped working E53 2002 3.0i

Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2015 9:54 am
by Drumstick
Update.
Have changed the resistor and posted a pic of the old one.
Was a bit fiddly but all done a and working. Image

Re: Blower stopped working E53 2002 3.0i

Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2015 10:33 am
by strummer
I thought that would sort it,nice one  ;)

Re: Blower stopped working E53 2002 3.0i

Posted: Thu Nov 05, 2015 7:15 pm
by Benjip
I had blower issues, changed hedgehog, now no aircon? On the heater settings it goes from 16 deg upwards but no lower than 16. Is this normal or should it go lower? I just can't remember, just wondering if my control unit is giving up. Any ideas?

Re: Blower stopped working E53 2002 3.0i

Posted: Thu Nov 05, 2015 7:31 pm
by Horizon
They don't go lower than 16 degrees, you havnt got a problem, all BMW's only go to 16degs

Re: Blower stopped working E53 2002 3.0i

Posted: Thu Nov 05, 2015 7:56 pm
by X5Sport
Is your gas level OK?  Does the pusher fan come on when you select a/c?  If the system hasn't had a gas check for a few years then it may need refilling.  Lack of gas pressure shuts the system down.