For the bmw 3 e46 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 model year.
Bmw e46 cooling fan relay location.
The fan is mounted between the radiator and the engine and is the main engine cooling fan.
Bmw auxiliary cooling fan inoperative late models e39 e38 e46 x5 etc.
For cars from 1999 model year without headlight washers.
These cooling fans rely upon electric motor and they typically have a moderate to high slow draw which means that they are commonly controlled with a relay that relay controls the fans for the engine.
Almost all modern vehicles rely upon electric cooling fans to pull air through the vehicle radiator to keep the engine cool.
This relay location requires that the glovebox be removed for access.
Various relays in the bmw e46 the first set of relays is located behind the glovebox.
The bentley repair manual shows the location on page ecl 20.
It is located in the under hood e box.
You want all of the parameters to be properly met so that everything.