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radiator fan stops at low speeds

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cbbepop

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Hi everyone, need some advice

The passenger side (right side) radiator fan of my 2001 Boxster S was diagnosed as "stopping" at low speeds and kicking in at high speeds.

I was told it has something to do with the series resistor.

So I drive off and decided to put it off (after all there's another radiator fan on drivers side) but I have been noticing the engine temp. readout to be around "180" in stop and go traffic around the city.

The price was over 280 + labor over 400.

Is this a critical issue to repair and is the price range about right?

Any info is appreciated

Thanks

rsfeller Member

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180F is normal operating temps, if not a few degrees low but the gauge may not be 100% dead on.

Others will have answer which fan is cooling what as I don't recall at the moment, but it doesn't sound like you are running hot now...but then again the fan may be working if the issue is intermittent. Don't let it run hot or you are doomed!

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Loren Member

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The ballast resister sells for MSRP $86.09 - but I sure Sunset Imports (Porsche Parts at Dealer Cost) can do much better than that.

If you know how to solder this is not a hard job. Certainly under 1 hour.

If not, then find a more reasonable shop.

cbbepop Member

cbbepop

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Oh ok, thats good to hear

I read somewhere here on this forum that below 180 should be the normal temp. readout so I got worried

definately not letting the stealers replace the whole fan unit for 200+ then

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perryinva Member

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The ballast resister sells for MSRP $86.09 - but I sure Sunset Imports (Porsche Parts at Dealer Cost) can do much better than that.

If you know how to solder this is not a hard job. Certainly under 1 hour.

If not, then find a more reasonable shop.

Just bought one at Sunset...$58.24+ S&H.

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