C5 X7 - Fan keeps working when car is OFF/closed

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qsainBolt
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C5 X7 - Fan keeps working when car is OFF/closed

Unread post by qsainBolt »

Good morning,
I am writing to the group to ask if anyone has encountered a radiator fan that turns on by itself (when the car is turned off or closed)?
As a result, it will run until it drains the battery.

The situation is as follows:
*The fan turns on at maximum speed when the car is locked and has been parked for some time.
*The problem only occurs in winter, at temperatures below -5°C.
*DiagBox does not detect any errors.
*The engine does not overheat during long journeys, and when I reach my destination, the fan works normally. It's as if it can still control the speed - probably because everything is warm...
*I have a new battery.

I have been to many mechanics, but their diagnoses have not been accurate... :x :(
The radiator fan, BSM, and coolant temperature sensor have been replaced.

(The fan in my car is integrated with all the electronics - the resistor is not available separately for replacement.
The fan was replaced with another used original, working in another C5 car).

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mickthemaverick
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Re: C5 X7 - Fan keeps working when car is OFF/closed

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As a relatively cheap trial I'd suggest replacing the ambient temperature sensor and seeing what happens. :)
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Re: C5 X7 - Fan keeps working when car is OFF/closed

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Worth trying a BSI reset as well?
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