The fan final stage is mounted to the fan and is controlled by the dme engine control module.
E39 aux fan resistor pack.
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An additional belt driven cooling fan with a viscous clutch is attached to the engine coolant pump.
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On this fan the fluid in the viscous clutch is affected by engine compartment temperature which in turn controls fan speed.
Bmw e38 e39 auxiliary fan resistor repair kit genuine new oem visit the bmw store.
Tools needed was a 1 4 ratchet 8mm 10mm 13mm sockets 8inch extention came in handy a 3 8 ratchet and a t 45 torks socket bit needlenose pliers and a small pick to drive out the plastic push ins.
Fortunately the air conditioning is blowing cool sweet air and all is good.