Why does my BMW 325i fan remains on after the engine is turned off?

2002 BMW 325I
104,000 MILES
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JCHRISTOPHER
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The engine is cool, but the fan continues to run continuously.
Dec 19, 2011 at 4:46 PM
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RASMATAZ
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The fan relay could be sticking
Dec 19, 2011 at 7:25 PM
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LWMJR1
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what fan is staying on the heater, a/c fan or the fan in front of the radiator?
Jan 2, 2012 at 4:23 PM
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DOCHAGERTY
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The fan was a recall, the final stage was bad on a bunch of those. (no relay guys, final stage unit)
Jan 10, 2012 at 7:45 PM
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