Aux Fan Not Working

[E30//MAN]

My auxilary fan doesn't seem to be working. I've checked the fuses according to BEN, but I don't know.

There's isn't a specific way to put a fuse in the fuse box is there?

Any ideas?

[parkerbink]

There is only one way to put in a fuse. No clue on teh fan specifically but I would bet it's thermostat is dead if its not working.

I used to live in No. Ho. first on Elmer & Victory then near Magnolia & Cahuenga. (damned if I can't remember the name of the street but it deadended into Magnolia into a little mall with the Magnolia Cafe & a dog grooming shop). Had an A in the name.

[Rob]

my aux fan crapped out on me recently, not sure exactly what was wrong, I just replaced it using the one from my parts car

[Kondour]

Theres a little senor that turns the fan on and off, depending on engine temp and other stats, but heres a pic with it outlined.

[E30//MAN]

I changed the thermostat about a year ago. I've had the car a little over that, but I can't recall it ever working.

What's that radiator switched called?

Coldwater and Vanowen

[Kondour]

well u guess right, its a fan switch ;) the correct description is as follows: "Radiator Fan Switch - 3 Prong - 80/88 degree " Part#:61 31 8 361 787 and it will run you a massive amount of money @ +- $30

[E30//MAN]

no, idle air control valve is massive ... $165 new.

[parkerbink]

Auckland, the street is called Auckland! lol

[Kondour]

lol, i was being facicious.... but whateva

[///M42 sport]

doesn't the aux fan only turn on when the temp is at the 3/4 mark?
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[e30Matt]

~1/2 mark with the A/C on, slightly above with it off.

[E30//MAN]

Anyone here change it so it's on all the time?