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Old 09-14-2019, 05:20 PM   #10
rick3000
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I replaced the fan last week. I bought the entire Bosch (OEM) assembly for $175 + shipping. It took three hours accessing the fan through the wheel well, using the Bentley Manual and Pedro's Garage guides. It's not a complicated repair, the hardest part is getting the bumper support on and off.

I was waiting for the temps in my area to rise again, it was 86° F today, so I did a test drive. I drove for about an hour, and the fan was the cause of all my problems. Without using my manual high speed fan switch, I was running between the 8 and 0 in 180. With the high speed fans it dropped to 180. Still not 100° F outside like when it originally overheated, but I am confident I have resolved the issue. I am amazed that losing one fan caused my coolant temps spike so much.
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