MINI R50/R53 - Failure of the Radiator Fan | HELLA

MINI

R50/R53

Model year: 03/2003 - 2007

Engine: 55 - 125KW

Failure of the Radiator Fan

The radiator fan in the above vehicles can malfunction. Specifically, a defective fan series resistor can cause one or both fan stages to fail.

The fan resistor is mounted to the fan shroud (Fig. 1). The manufacturer of the vehicle does not offer the resistor as a single spare part, but only in conjunction with the fan and shroud assembly. Independent aftermarket retailers do offer the resistor as a single spare part, however (Fig. 2).

Before installing, you should check to ensure that the fan motor is fully functional, does not have any bearing play and/or does not make any odd noises. The technical information provided by the parts supplier for the new resistor must be read and observed. To facilitate installation, we recommend that you remove the fan shroud together with the fan.

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

Important safety note Technical information and practical tips have been compiled by HELLA in order to provide professional support to vehicle workshops in their day-to-day work. The information provided on this website is intended for use by suitably qualified personnel only. Reprinting, distribution, reproduction, exploitation in any form or disclosure of the contents of this document, even in part, is prohibited without our express, written approval and indication of the source. The schematic illustrations, pictures and descriptions serve only for the purposes of explanation and representation of the instructions and cannot be used as a basis for installation or assembly work. All rights reserved.

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