fan troubles.

[watty1102]

hi all. i am new to the mini scene. have just bought me a 97 mini cooper multi coloured.the copper kinda colour.anyone know its proper name? the trouble is when i start it. the fan comes on after about a minute. anyone got any suggestions as to what the problem could be.someone mentioned a fan relay switch???? any help would be very much appreciated.i live in scottish borders. anyone know where my nearest mini club would be? cheers. steve

[TONYELF]

Welcome to the forum M8 . How can we help /advise your nearest club if you don't give your location? LOL Good luck with your new mini
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[charlie_mini]

hey mate, welcome to the club!

not too sure about your fan problem, my '93 italian job does the same. to be honest it doesn't make any difference to my cooling so it's just dis-connected at the moment! :D

Have you tried any of these clubs below?

Caledonian Mini Club
43 Anderson Drive
Perth
PH1 1LF
01738 638416

Cumbria Classic Mini
25 Graham Street
Penrith
CA11 9LG
01768 862412

http://www.cumbriaminicruisers.co.uk/

http://www.scottishmini.co.uk/

not too sure were you live so think they are all quite general.. hope they help tho, if not try
http://www.minimag.co.uk/page/minimag?entry=uk_mini_club_listing

but you're always more than welcome to post and chat on miniaddicts!

[watty1102]

hi thanks. not tried any clubs yet but will be looking into the two you gave me.think i will disconnect my fan too. just makes such a niose running all the time.anyway thanks again. sure to be here again askin more questions about these great little motors.

[Deano]

Welcome to the miniaddicts forum:)
I think they changed to a front mounted rad in 97? has yours got a front or side mounted rad ?
If its a front mounted one DO NOT UNPLUG THE FAN will cause it to overheat and possibly wreck the engine. check the fan temp sensor @ the fromt behind the grill can get covered in muck & keep the fan on & then corrode and stop it working :(

If its a side mounted rad with electric fan behind it and mechanical one in front then unpluging it wont cause any problems this time of year but you might need it going up a big hill in the summer with the boot full of beer:) I think the colour is Pearlescent Volcano (Orange)

Hope this helps

Deano

[Deano]

hi all. i am new to the mini scene. have just bought me a 97 mini cooper multi coloured.the copper kinda colour.anyone know its proper name? the trouble is when i start it. the fan comes on after about a minute. anyone got any suggestions as to what the problem could be.someone mentioned a fan relay switch???? any help would be very much appreciated.i live in scottish borders. anyone know where my nearest mini club would be? cheers. steve

Welcome to the forum M8 . How can we help /advise your nearest club if you don't give your location? LOL Good luck with your new mini
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Does say scottish borders has the elf had a hard busy day at lapland today? lol:)

[TONYELF]

No but had a good time on my lap top! I meant which part of the borders?