The bentley repair manual shows the location on page ecl 20.
Bmw e39 auxiliary fan relay location.
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For the bmw e39 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 model year.
Fuse box in passenger compartment bmw e39.
Fuses and relay bmw 5 e39.
Open the glove compartment and turn the two white quick release knobs to the left.
This is the electrical fuse and relay box under the plastic cover in the passenger side rear of the engine bay.
Switches motors relays fuses wiring for bmw 5 series e39 1996 2003.
Spare fuses and plastic tweezers are located on the fuse holder.
Remove the front bumper facia headlights and bracket assembly.
If the fuse is not blown the most likely fault is the final stage unit or the fan motor.
The fan is mounted between the radiator and the engine and is the main engine cooling fan.
Headlight motors relays and switches horns ignition relays and switches wiper and washer motors relays and switches wiring harnesses.
If the fuse is blown replace it and see what happens.
The grill is part of the facia and the headlight bracket runs all the way across the front.
Bmw models that do have an engine driven fan will also have an electric fan mounted in front of the radiator known as the auxiliary cooling fan.
There is no engine driven mechanical fan.
On all bmw models up through the late 90s the auxiliary or main fan is controlled by one or two thermostatic switches that are mounted into the radiator side or bottom tanks.
How to diagnose your fan if it s in working order for 10 1998 and up bmw e38 and e39 before this date have a resistor pack that can be changed to fix this i.
The relay is under the right front headlamp assembly and bracket.