AUXILIARY FAN CONTROL - E46 & E38, E39 (as equipped)
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The Auxiliary Fan motor incorporates an output final stage that activates the fan motor at variable speeds.
The auxiliary fan is controlled by ECM. The motor output stage receives power and ground and activates the motor based on a PWM signal (10 - 100Hz) received from the ME 7.2.
The fan is activated based on the following factors:
- Radiator outlet temperature sensor input exceeds a preset temperature.
- IHKA signalling via the K and CAN bus based on calculated refrigerant pressures.
- Vehicle speed.
- Battery voltage level
When the over-temperature light in the instrument cluster is on (120°C) the fan is run in the overrun function. This signal is provided to the DME via the CAN bus. When this occurs the fan is run at a frequency of 10Hz.