Rover 75 2003 fan not working

[Boltonboy]

My fan does not seem to be working I think it is the 3speed based on year but not totally sure what would I need to do to fix I think there is instruction for the newer fan fix but not sure if this is mine any help you could give

[T-Cut]

The first step is to determine which version of fan motor you have. A broad rule of thumb is a 2-speed fan system has a resistor (long thin silver thing) located in the 2 o'clock position behind the fan blades. You may need a torch to see and a thin stick to turn the blades. If you see the resistor, it's a 2-speed. Here, the fix is a replacement, upgraded 'gold' type. Get one from forum traders, eBay or various electronics outlets. If you don't see the resistor, it's likely to be the earlier 3-speed. There are several approaches to fixing that one.

TC

[Boltonboy]

thankyou mate I will have a look tomorrow and see which one I have

[Arctic]

Hi Matthew
As above look through the front grill with the engine off, and see if you can see either a silver resistor or gold one, if the fan blades are in the way use a long screw driver to turn the blade so you can see.

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Without resistor
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[Boltonboy]

thankyou mate will look tomorrow and report back

[Boltonboy]

took off bumper today fan had been held on with cable ties by previous owner I removed cable ties fan part is detached from motor any ideas not sure if can be fixed any help would be greatly received.

[Arctic]

HI Matthew.
Yes you can reattach the blade to the fam motor spindle, you will need a thin wall 15mm socket and ratchet, line up the blade and turn it anticlockwise, once it starts to bite insert the socket & used the ratchet to hold or even turn the centre spindle nut clockwise while you turn the fan blade anticlockwise.

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Note how the fixing point are with the fan.
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Hopefully the lug inside the fan are not to flat.
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You can also drill a small 3mm hole into the metal and add a self tapping screw to hold the fan on for the future, shown by the purple dots.

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[Boltonboy]

thankyou mate for your advice

[Arctic]

Matt no problem, if you manage to get the blade fitted back on do the demist test, make sure all the A/C is in the off position, turn the ignition to II do not start the engine if its a diesel.

Now press the demist button only see if the cooling fan is running continually, then report back on the forum.

[Boltonboy]

Ok mate no problem