[Twncty]

The temp gauge started to rise today in heavy traffic. When I got home I checked the auxiliary fan and I couldn't move it. Took it out and connected to 12 volts and nothing. My thinking is that it might have given out some time ago. Anyway I am replacing the fan. What should I replace? Is there a temp switch that engages the fan? If so where is it located?

 

[Joemamma1954]

I know the aux fan should run continuously when the A/C is on. So you could turn on your A/C and check the connector the fan plugs into and see if you are getting voltage, if so, more than likely it was just your fan. I also found on the land rovers, almost everything is run by a control module, not just hooked up to a sensor. I think the temp sensor hooks up to the ECU and it sends power to the fan when called upon.

 

[15mpg]

If your fan was frozen, chances are it's fuse has blown as a result.
Just another thing to check to insure a new fan will work !

 

[DII_Noob]

Yes, will likely find your 40amp fuse blown under the hood in the fuse box next to the coolant overflow resevoir. I am messing with mine right now...replacement motor new or used not so cheap! ugggh

 

[Twncty]

Winner, winner, chicken dinner!! Thanks for the advice!! Bought an auxiliary fan off of Amazon (not a LR Disco direct replacement). I couldn't see spending $450.00+ for a direct replacement. Anyway replaced the fuse and installed the fan. Today was 101° and it worked flawless.

 

[JASEcrest]

What was the part number you purchased from Amazon? Thank you.

 

[Rosslato]

What was the part number you purchased from Amazon? Thank you.

On my brothers 99 Rover and my 2001 Rover we replaced the fan motor w/Siemens VDO brand PM9116 available from amazone for $69, fit perfect, just have to splice in the wires, blue wire hooks up to the white and black to red. Works perfectly and saves a ton of MONEY!