Fan speed Resistor?

[crashthecar]

My fan is working on only fan speed 4...
In my old Falcon this mean the Resistor was shot, is it the same with the Bmers?
Where is the resistor and how difficult are they to replace?
Thanks for any advice.
Luke.

[BMWCowboy]

Yes BMW defaults to high speed>>do not no what kinda car U got but most E-36 are on the drivers side footwell (rt side)~

[champeny]

I just replaced mine last week. It is relatively simple. You can order the part from Pelican. See my thread on this message board entitled "blower motor bad?". There are some useful replies. One I quoted below.

Good luck.

Originally posted by SC325IS
I had this same problem with my 1995 325is. It should be the blower resistor, PN 64.11.8.391.749. The part is roughly $35 and is very easy to replace. The resistor assembly is about 5 inches long and is comprised of the resistor and a 4 prong wiring harness connection.

It's located basically behind the on-board computer. To access, you need to remove the lower place underneath the steering wheel. Climb below and look above and to the right of the gas pedal. There will be a wiring harness that is connected to the front part of the resistor, which is snapped into a plactic fixture behind the computer and climate control units.

Remove the wiring harness with some pliers as it will be difficult to pull out. Take a screwdriver and "pry" the resistor out of it's fixture. It snaps back in so you have to use the screwdriver to assist with removal. Once out, simply snap back in the new resistor unit and then reconnect the wiring harness. Replace the lower place underneath the steering wheel and you should be good to go.

[champeny]

I just replaced mine last week. It is relatively simple. See my thread on this forum titled, "blower motor bad?" Many useful replies, one below.
Good luck.

Originally posted by SC325IS
I had this same problem with my 1995 325is. It should be the blower resistor, PN 64.11.8.391.749. The part is roughly $35 and is very easy to replace. The resistor assembly is about 5 inches long and is comprised of the resistor and a 4 prong wiring harness connection.

It's located basically behind the on-board computer. To access, you need to remove the lower place underneath the steering wheel. Climb below and look above and to the right of the gas pedal. There will be a wiring harness that is connected to the front part of the resistor, which is snapped into a plactic fixture behind the computer and climate control units.

Remove the wiring harness with some pliers as it will be difficult to pull out. Take a screwdriver and "pry" the resistor out of it's fixture. It snaps back in so you have to use the screwdriver to assist with removal. Once out, simply snap back in the new resistor unit and then reconnect the wiring harness. Replace the lower place underneath the steering wheel and you should be good to go.

[crashthecar]

Thanks guys i found it no worries and pulled it out to compare to the new unit before i handed over the $118 dollars BMW want for it here in Australia.....
But it all works now! toasty and warm at night just need to Retro fit the A/C for Summer
Looks like another 40celcius one over here again...
Thanks