air conditioner won't shut off

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WHEELIN
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air conditioner on my 2002 bmw X5 won't shut off even when the motor is not running
Sep 30, 2011 at 7:16 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Are you referring to the blower fan? as the compressor for the A/C is driven by the engine and can't work with the engine off.
Sep 30, 2011 at 7:22 AM
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WHEELIN
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I should had mentioned that it's the A/C blower inside the car that won't shut off while the engine is turned of, I have to remove the fuse in order to get it to stop. Please help!!
Oct 1, 2011 at 4:28 PM
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DOCHAGERTY
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Its the final stage unit inside the heater box, it controls the fan speed, they fail all the time.
Oct 7, 2011 at 1:05 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Hey Doc what's going on-welcome back amigo thanks for the back-up-glad to see you again helping on the BMW's and other areas -Take care and God bless-Jess
Oct 7, 2011 at 1:37 PM
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