1996 BMW 318 COOLING FAN DOES NOT KICK IN

1996 BMW 318
150,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SRK
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HI
The elctric motor fan does not work automaticly whin the car over heat. if i kick hard 4-5 times on the gaz thr fan kick in....or if turned off the engine and wait 60 sec and then open the switcg- the fan work.
i cleanned the radiator
replaced the eleftric unit
replaced thr realyes
replaced the thermostate
nothing work
what could it be?
thanks
srk
Sep 30, 2009 at 2:31 AM
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DOCHAGERTY
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That car should have an engine driven fan. Please repost with the last 7 of the vin.
Sep 30, 2009 at 9:43 PM
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