C3 Cooling fan

monkey40 · Unread post by **monkey40** » 02 Nov 2010, 08:13

Hi, newbie here. Just had my car in to,local citoren dealer and they are stinging me 375.33 to repair a fault on my cooling fan. the fault is a blown relay, but the dealer tells me that this cannot be just replaced and that the whole fan assembly must be purchased. Can anyone tell me is this true????

addo · Unread post by **addo** » 02 Nov 2010, 08:55

Do you mean the engine cooling fan, or the cabin ventilation fan?

If it's the engine cooling fan, there are pattern parts offered by both Valeo and Frig-Air for most engines and options on the C3. Cost a little less than you have quoted - but labour needs adding in.

monkey40 · Unread post by **monkey40** » 02 Nov 2010, 09:29

I am happy to pay if i Know it's a valid repair, it's really the fact that I am not sure they would need to change the whole radiator fan assembly for a blown relay?

wheeler · Unread post by **wheeler** » 02 Nov 2010, 10:10

Depending what engine it is & what equipment is fitted (A/C etc) the cooling fan is known as a chopper fan & it's a complete assembly.