Engine Fan Goes on and off often

jcruiz73 · 04-04-2018, 10:50 AM

Question I had a problem with the fan staying stuck at high. I took it in and had water pump replaced and thermostat. I haven't had the car a year as I purchased it used but should the fan go off and on so frequently with the AC? I notice it doesn't go on as often when the AC is off. Maybe I'm just paranoid lol since the water pump was replaced. I live in Miami

I have 328 2011 Coupe Sports Pkg. Thanks for any input.

Ill double check the coolant and the coolant level seems fine. The stick floats out above min.

tlow98 · 04-04-2018, 01:31 PM

It will cycle more with the AC. Sounds normal.

If it sounds like a jet engine all the time then there’s an issue, but you are in FL where it’s going to be on more than the average fan.

jcruiz73 · 04-04-2018, 02:05 PM

Thanks ill keep a closer eye on it.

opjose · 04-05-2018, 10:48 AM

It may cycle more, but even in hot weather it should not come on at full blast.

If it sounds like you have a jet engine running, it is likely at 100% indicating something is still wrong.

andrey_gta · 04-14-2018, 11:26 PM

This is Thermostat related. Consider Water pump replace as well to avoid repeat work.
I changed mine last summer.

frisbeeguy · 04-15-2018, 07:37 PM

Scan with ISTA/D to see any "pending" codes. If you have none, then everything is under normal operation...otherwise if you get codes, it may be for the t-stat or water pump.

jcruiz73 · 04-24-2018, 10:46 AM

Thanks Ill scan it tonight I just had water pump and T replaced a month or 2 ago.

jcruiz73 · 04-24-2018, 02:41 PM

Oddly this only happens when the AC is turned on and goes the sound subsides for a few minutes at times but comes on.. Ill pull codes maybe its me being me lol

jcruiz73 · 04-24-2018, 07:38 PM

https://drive.google.com/file/d/19Hr...ew?usp=sharing

i also tested the water pump and no errors.

AC on

AC ON and OFF

AC off Fan idle slowing down

jcruiz73 · 04-24-2018, 08:16 PM

Water pump and T was replaced 2 months ago by a mech. I am going to call them to check it out again.

Also if i drive for a while it will idle down but once i stop eventually gets loud with AC only on

jcruiz73 · 05-07-2018, 09:36 PM

Took it to the Dealer seems that fan is working fine. I did take it to AC shop and since i just had a new compressor installed a month ago or they drained refrigerant and add a little some oil.

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jcruiz73 Private 5 Rep 50 Posts Drives: 328i Couple Sports PKG Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Miami iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 328i [0.00]	Engine Fan Goes on and off often Question I had a problem with the fan staying stuck at high. I took it in and had water pump replaced and thermostat. I haven't had the car a year as I purchased it used but should the fan go off and on so frequently with the AC? I notice it doesn't go on as often when the AC is off. Maybe I'm just paranoid lol since the water pump was replaced. I live in Miami I have 328 2011 Coupe Sports Pkg. Thanks for any input. Ill double check the coolant and the coolant level seems fine. The stick floats out above min.
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tlow98 Major General 2308 Rep 5,223 Posts Drives: 2009 E91, 2014 F15 x35i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (2)	It will cycle more with the AC. Sounds normal. If it sounds like a jet engine all the time then there’s an issue, but you are in FL where it’s going to be on more than the average fan.
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jcruiz73 Private 5 Rep 50 Posts Drives: 328i Couple Sports PKG Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Miami iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 328i [0.00]	Thanks ill keep a closer eye on it.
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opjose Major 244 Rep 1,373 Posts Drives: 335xi Join Date: May 2016 Location: Md iTrader: (0)	It may cycle more, but even in hot weather it should not come on at full blast. If it sounds like you have a jet engine running, it is likely at 100% indicating something is still wrong.
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andrey_gta Brigadier General 318 Rep 4,040 Posts Drives: 130i coupé ;) Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Bimmerpost iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW 128i [10.00]	This is Thermostat related. Consider Water pump replace as well to avoid repeat work. I changed mine last summer. __________________ 128i Sport 6MT converted to Euro 130i spec, 3.73 diff, tuned by evolve ~220 whp 207 wtq(ft-lb) SAE In-progress: //M front arm, M3 rack, e36M lip Wishlist: Coils, n55 mnts, headers, LSD, e60 finn diff "The 1-series is the last car that BMW engineered before the Germans, as a car-making culture, fell out of love with driving." - R&T 2013 135is
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jcruiz73 Private 5 Rep 50 Posts Drives: 328i Couple Sports PKG Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Miami iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 328i [0.00]	Thanks Ill scan it tonight I just had water pump and T replaced a month or 2 ago.
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jcruiz73 Private 5 Rep 50 Posts Drives: 328i Couple Sports PKG Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Miami iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 328i [0.00]	Oddly this only happens when the AC is turned on and goes the sound subsides for a few minutes at times but comes on.. Ill pull codes maybe its me being me lol
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jcruiz73 Private 5 Rep 50 Posts Drives: 328i Couple Sports PKG Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Miami iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 328i [0.00]	https://drive.google.com/file/d/19Hr...ew?usp=sharing i also tested the water pump and no errors. AC on AC ON and OFF AC off Fan idle slowing down Last edited by jcruiz73; 04-24-2018 at 08:14 PM..
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jcruiz73 Private 5 Rep 50 Posts Drives: 328i Couple Sports PKG Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Miami iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 328i [0.00]	Water pump and T was replaced 2 months ago by a mech. I am going to call them to check it out again. Also if i drive for a while it will idle down but once i stop eventually gets loud with AC only on Last edited by jcruiz73; 04-24-2018 at 09:07 PM..
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jcruiz73 Private 5 Rep 50 Posts Drives: 328i Couple Sports PKG Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Miami iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 328i [0.00]	Took it to the Dealer seems that fan is working fine. I did take it to AC shop and since i just had a new compressor installed a month ago or they drained refrigerant and add a little some oil.
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