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Howling · Feb 20th, 2005, 07:16 PM

Hello everyone

Every now and then when I stop the car, the fan comes on. This is of course quite natural but it is very very loud and I was wondering if anyone had experienced a similar thing?

If it carrys on for a lenght of time, I start the engine and turn off again and it tends to stop the fan completeley. Should I do this or should I let it (the fan) turn itself off when it has completed its task?

The main thing though is really the loudness.

All the best

H.

cooper_s_flyer · Feb 20th, 2005, 08:00 PM

... definitely let it "finish its task"... It is important to the engine (for longevity) and engine cooling components to adequately reduce (the ravages of) heatsink in the afterrun period.

If the fan stays on what you would consider an inordinate amount of time (over 5 min. or so) however, you should have the dealer check the switch to make certain it is at 100%.

Cheers...

Howling · Feb 22nd, 2005, 08:57 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by cooper_s_flyer

... definitely let it "finish its task"... It is important to the engine (for longevity) and engine cooling components to adequately reduce (the ravages of) heatsink in the afterrun period.

If the fan stays on what you would consider an inordinate amount of time (over 5 min. or so) however, you should have the dealer check the switch to make certain it is at 100%.

Cheers...

Thanks for the advice.

cooper_s_flyer · Feb 22nd, 2005, 08:39 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Howling

Thanks for the advice.

...quite welcome !

Cheers,

JS

tshizzle · Apr 21st, 2006, 04:25 AM

see thats whats weird to me too....

living in south florida, of course its constantly hot. but the fan staying on after driving has only happened a few times, and a couple times it was after like a 5 min drive or something. i drive about 25 miles to and from work every day, and only have had the fan stay on 1 time.

whats a normal amount of time for it to be on? i mean i let it run for a good 4-5 mins one time, couldnt take it anymore - its SUPER LOUD.

minicabrio · Apr 21st, 2006, 11:17 AM

From the title of the thread i thought you were going to say you were a 'fan' of the engine!

Feb 20th, 2005, 07:16 PM	#1
Howling MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2004 Local Time: 10:17 AM Posts: 26 Offline	Engine Fan Hello everyone Every now and then when I stop the car, the fan comes on. This is of course quite natural but it is very very loud and I was wondering if anyone had experienced a similar thing? If it carrys on for a lenght of time, I start the engine and turn off again and it tends to stop the fan completeley. Should I do this or should I let it (the fan) turn itself off when it has completed its task? The main thing though is really the loudness. All the best H.

Feb 20th, 2005, 08:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
cooper_s_flyer Carpe Diem Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Texas Local Time: 05:17 AM Posts: 333 Offline	You should... ... definitely let it "finish its task"... It is important to the engine (for longevity) and engine cooling components to adequately reduce (the ravages of) heatsink in the afterrun period. If the fan stays on what you would consider an inordinate amount of time (over 5 min. or so) however, you should have the dealer check the switch to make certain it is at 100%. Cheers... *It is not how fast you go, but how* you go.**

Feb 22nd, 2005, 08:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
cooper_s_flyer Carpe Diem Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Texas Local Time: 05:17 AM Posts: 333 Offline	You are, of course,... Quote: Originally Posted by Howling Thanks for the advice. ...quite welcome ! Cheers, JS *It is not how fast you go, but how* you go.**

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minicabrio sick note Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 11:17 AM Posts: 15,754 Offline	From the title of the thread i thought you were going to say you were a 'fan' of the engine!
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Feb 22nd, 2005, 08:57 AM	#3 (permalink)
Howling MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2004 Local Time: 10:17 AM Posts: 26 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by cooper_s_flyer ... definitely let it "finish its task"... It is important to the engine (for longevity) and engine cooling components to adequately reduce (the ravages of) heatsink in the afterrun period. If the fan stays on what you would consider an inordinate amount of time (over 5 min. or so) however, you should have the dealer check the switch to make certain it is at 100%. Cheers... Thanks for the advice.

Apr 21st, 2006, 04:25 AM	#5 (permalink)
tshizzle MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: South Florida Local Time: 06:17 AM Posts: 17 Offline	see thats whats weird to me too.... living in south florida, of course its constantly hot. but the fan staying on after driving has only happened a few times, and a couple times it was after like a 5 min drive or something. i drive about 25 miles to and from work every day, and only have had the fan stay on 1 time. whats a normal amount of time for it to be on? i mean i let it run for a good 4-5 mins one time, couldnt take it anymore - its SUPER LOUD.

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