Is the fan meant to kick in regularly when stationary?? - Page 2

Canonite · 3rd July 2013, 07:14

As a 2001 car it may also have the older 3sp fan. It's just a low speed fault by the sounds of it.
I would advise getting in touch with someone from the forum too, avoid taking it to a garage as they won't know their ear hole from their bum hole when it comes to these cars.

Minky · 3rd July 2013, 20:44

Thanks for this advice.. it seems the diagnosis seems unanimous ... i will perform these tests over the weekend to see if it is the resistor. So if I press demist and the fan comes on, what will that mean? I will give a full report of my findings and then hopefully someone in Kent from the forum can help put htis right.... The mobile chap sounds good, is he is Kent?

I know she needs a few other things putting right before the journey too!! Will post pics too of her on either Saturday or Sunday.

i know that every time she stands idle at the traffic lights or stops or a moment the fan comes on, so lets hope this is straight forward.

rolyh · 4th July 2013, 11:03

When you do the demist test ensure that the climate control is in "econ" mode.

SD1too · 4th July 2013, 12:59

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Originally Posted by rolyh

When you do the demist test ensure that the climate control is in "econ" mode.

Rolande,

I'm puzzled by your post. The 'demist' function will override the previous mode, whether it be 'Auto' or 'Econ', so it doesn't matter which is selected.

Lets try to keep this simple for the OP. All she needs to do is start the engine and press 'demist' to carry out the test.

Simon

Minky · 5th July 2013, 09:40

Ok, will let you know tomorrow. Also should there be a smell of petrol in the cabin? It's not there all the time ? Am I over worrying ( past few months with 75's I have looked at ( all with major problems) has made me very thorough , so I want to make sure all is well with this one!!

SD1too · 5th July 2013, 09:53

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Originally Posted by Minky

Also should there be a smell of petrol in the cabin? It's not there all the time ...

Let's sort out your cooling system first Minky. It's best to start a new thread if you have other unrelated questions otherwise the replies get all jumbled up and chaos follows!

I'll look out over the weekend for your feedback on the fan resistor and the demist test.

Simon

Minky · 5th July 2013, 09:54

Thank you Simon... I agree , one thing at a time!! :-)

MangoMan · 5th July 2013, 10:02

There is a specialist in Bexhill, not far from you: [email protected]

Good luck.

Minky · 9th July 2013, 20:08

Good evening... Right, I have pressed the demist button and the fan remains on as usual... I tried looking through the grille but i can't see anything as there is a filter type (gauzy thing).... Fan is still ongoing when idle and when at low speeds.... though still no overheating. didn't know if that had anything to do with the petrol smell inside the car?? I know I mentioned it before, but you never know.

Also I have emailed Sean (thank you for the rec) I am awaiting his response now.

Any more ideas welcome...

I am generally happy with the car as she runs beautifully , though as all older cars, she needs smaller things doing to her which I know about... just this fan and petrol smell trouble me.

carguy143 · 9th July 2013, 20:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Minky

Good evening... Right, I have pressed the demist button and the fan remains on as usual... I tried looking through the grille but i can't see anything as there is a filter type (gauzy thing).... Fan is still ongoing when idle and when at low speeds.... though still no overheating. didn't know if that had anything to do with the petrol smell inside the car?? I know I mentioned it before, but you never know.

Also I have emailed Sean (thank you for the rec) I am awaiting his response now.

Any more ideas welcome...

I am generally happy with the car as she runs beautifully , though as all older cars, she needs smaller things doing to her which I know about... just this fan and petrol smell trouble me.

When you have the demist mode on, the fan will continuously run. If the fan is on and off with the car set to demist then you do have an issue.

The smell of petrol could be due to a broken breather pipe under the engine cover. These are available relatively easily and are a cheap fix.

Rik.

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Minky Regular poster Rover 75 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Great Chart Posts: 99 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Fan problem continued Good evening... Right, I have pressed the demist button and the fan remains on as usual... I tried looking through the grille but i can't see anything as there is a filter type (gauzy thing).... Fan is still ongoing when idle and when at low speeds.... though still no overheating. didn't know if that had anything to do with the petrol smell inside the car?? I know I mentioned it before, but you never know. Also I have emailed Sean (thank you for the rec) I am awaiting his response now. Any more ideas welcome... I am generally happy with the car as she runs beautifully , though as all older cars, she needs smaller things doing to her which I know about... just this fan and petrol smell trouble me.

3rd July 2013, 07:14	#11
Canonite This is my second home BMW 330d Tourer, MG ZT 180 SE XPG, VW Polo 6R 1.2 TDI Bluemotion Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: York Posts: 6,030 Thanks: 363 Thanked 574 Times in 319 Posts	As a 2001 car it may also have the older 3sp fan. It's just a low speed fault by the sounds of it. I would advise getting in touch with someone from the forum too, avoid taking it to a garage as they won't know their ear hole from their bum hole when it comes to these cars.

3rd July 2013, 20:44	#12
Minky Regular poster Rover 75 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Great Chart Posts: 99 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for this advice.. it seems the diagnosis seems unanimous ... i will perform these tests over the weekend to see if it is the resistor. So if I press demist and the fan comes on, what will that mean? I will give a full report of my findings and then hopefully someone in Kent from the forum can help put htis right.... The mobile chap sounds good, is he is Kent? I know she needs a few other things putting right before the journey too!! Will post pics too of her on either Saturday or Sunday. i know that every time she stands idle at the traffic lights or stops or a moment the fan comes on, so lets hope this is straight forward.

4th July 2013, 11:03	#13
rolyh Newbie ROVER 75 TOURER Join Date: May 2008 Location: sandy Posts: 16 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	When you do the demist test ensure that the climate control is in "econ" mode.

5th July 2013, 09:40	#15
Minky Regular poster Rover 75 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Great Chart Posts: 99 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ok, will let you know tomorrow. Also should there be a smell of petrol in the cabin? It's not there all the time ? Am I over worrying ( past few months with 75's I have looked at ( all with major problems) has made me very thorough , so I want to make sure all is well with this one!!

5th July 2013, 09:54	#17
Minky Regular poster Rover 75 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Great Chart Posts: 99 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thank you Simon... I agree , one thing at a time!! :-)