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I got one new from ebay but the fan doesn't always come on when I want it to! Not handy when the windscreen is misting up and I cant clear it. It has stopped the battery going flat though.

Where can I buy one that will actually work?

Buy a proper genuine one from the dealers, plus come with a warranty. 


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I agree with scooby I've replaced mine with one of e bay which was a cheap one which replaced a cheap one I don't no how long it will last you get what you pay for.

Ok, forgive the dummy in the corner but can you tell me what is FSR?  :-[

Don

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Ok, forgive the dummy in the corner but can you tell me what is FSR?  :-[

Don
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Final Stage Resitor or Hedgehog

See here.

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Ok, forgive the dummy in the corner but can you tell me what is FSR?  :-[

Don
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......or a  :rant: job to do if you need to change it and have big hands..... >:(

As above tbh, it's better to just get an original one from the dealers as it will be covered by their 2 year warranty for peace of mind.

Any idea how much it is from BMW? I'll order it after xmas time, shame I'm selling the car soon so the warranty wont matter lol 

Not sure with out looking at my receipt, but cheaper then a full tank of fuel.
Skinny hands and a good feel will make life easier, next door fitted mine.


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My indy fitted a genuine one to mine for about £150. didnt fancy my self with ridiculosly big hands.

From other folks research on other boards I think Meyle make the OE one.

Motormec sell them for under £50 or you could get same as one I just changed for £38.75 via ebay from bmparts.co.uk delivered as per ebay item 221116669982. On ebay they list them as meyle on their site they dont but price is £29.50 I didnt see the site link until after I sourced from ebay. 12 mth warranty but call before buying online toconfirm it's Meyle my ebay one was in Meyle box as per ebay item  http://www.bmparts.co.uk/product-heater ... r-fsu.html

IMO fsr's, (despite various versions), are all  a bit poor and I wouldnt expect any replacement to last a long time.

I can change one of these in circa 20 mins now  fwiw.

Righto I'll try get my hands on a Meyle one!
Demister seem to come on sometimes when I brake so I'm going to double check the plugs fully in etc today!

The hardest part for me was getting that ruddy clip that holds the thing in off! If I could of swung a hammer at it i would of haha