This part is listed by BMW as BMW part number 61311378073 (61-31-1-378-073) and is described as the Radiator Fan Switch used on most E30, E36, E28 M5, E34, E24 M6, E32, E31, and Z3. This sensor is typically found on the side of the radiator or near the outlet of the radiator. It measures coolant temp and is used to turn on the auxiliary fan to help control engine temps at low speeds. It's a two-speed switch - 91C for low speed and 99C for high speed. A failing switch will cause one or both fan speeds to fail.
This part is also used to convert the 1987 cooling system to the late 1988 E30 cooling system, which also requires the radiator, expansion tank, and additional hoses.
A crush sealing washer is not included and should be ordered separately - see Related Items below.
This is a Genuine BMW fan switch with a two year warranty. Buying a Genuine part will usually be more expensive than an OEM or aftermarket brand but you are assured that it meets BMW's designs for fitment, performance, and longevity. It will also be the very latest design, incorporating any updates or revisions that an aftermarket brand typically will ignore.
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BMW Fitments:
3 Series
E30 (84-91) > 318i
E30 (84-91) > 318is
E30 (84-91) > 325i
E30 (84-91) > 325is
E30 (84-91) > 325ix
E30 (84-91) > M3
3 Series
E36 (92-99) > 318i M42
E36 (92-99) > 318i M44
E36 (92-99) > 318ic M42
E36 (92-99) > 318ic M44
E36 (92-99) > 318is M42
E36 (92-99) > 318is M44
E36 (92-99) > 325i
E36 (92-99) > 325ic
E36 (92-99) > 325is
3 Series
E36/5 (95-99) > 318ti M42
5 Series
E28 (82-88) > M5 (87-88)
5 Series
E34 (89-95) > 525i M20
E34 (89-95) > 525i M50
E34 (89-95) > 530i
E34 (89-95) > 535i
E34 (89-95) > 540i
E34 (89-95) > M5 (91-95)
6 Series
E24 (77-89) > M6
7 Series
E32 (88-94) > 735i
E32 (88-94) > 735iL
E32 (88-94) > 740i
E32 (88-94) > 740iL
E32 (88-94) > 750iL
8 Series
E31 (91-97) > 840Ci
E31 (91-97) > 850CSi
E31 (91-97) > 850Ci
Z Series
E36/7 / E36/8 Z3 (96-02) > Z3 1.9