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YOUR RESEARCH986 / Carrera radiator fan for 4s / turbo
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Check carparts4less invoice- the official part no is 99662412700
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I've just checked the carparts4less invoice- the official part no is 99662412700 but there is another part no of 213330120 (possibly an internal part no)
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This explains the 3 pins on the chassis side connector and 4 pins on the current fitted fan side connector.
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I fitted the new fan this morning, here's to driving in the heat with less worry.
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Removed and fitted with front PU in situ, tricky to access the fore most bolt, but perfectly achievable.
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Have tested / bypassed relays / and use meter to check power to fan connector ruling out high resistance connection etc
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I've just checked the carparts4less invoice- the official part no is 99662412700 but there is another part no of 213330120 (possibly an internal part no)
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Afternoon all,
Finally got around to investigating my offside non functioning radiator fan on my '03 4s.
Went in hoping for the best with a failed ballast resistor, but unfortunately I've got a duff fan.
Now, I slightly loathed to spend the £400 or so on the turbo/ 4s fan if there is another option.
I've found a post suggesting that a 986/Carrera fan will fit (Bosch instead of Gate) has anyone got experience on this? Potentially requires re drilling of the 3 arms to fit?
Or should I stop being such a tight git and pay the extra for the right part.
With a lot of head scratching I came to the conclusion that turbo has a 3 speed fan and 4s just two speed. This explains the 3 pins on the chassis side connector and 4 pins on the current fitted fan side connector.
Fan has failed in a way that it will only work if given an encouragement spin and even then it doesn't quite seem to spin as fast as I'd expect
Thanks in advance
Regards
Dan
...I should probably add, I've got the fan out of the car and tested it on the battery to confirm it's faulty. Have tested / bypassed relays / and use meter to check power to fan connector ruling out high resistance connection etc
I've just checked the carparts4less invoice- the official part no is 99662412700 but there is another part no of 213330120 (possibly an internal part no)
Cost was £269 inc.
I ordered it via their eBay listings in Feb last year.
I hope this helps if you call them.
Well gave them a call
Not a stocked part, comes in at £420 but they can do a 35% discount bringing it in around what you paid Robert.
No mention of manufacturer/they didn't know.
Before I go for this, anyone had any luck/experience with the 986/carerra fan?
Dan
Another two days have passed
And they have pushed price up to £300
My advice
If you want this part quickly, go elsewhere, really not impressed by speed of response etc from CP4L/Euro car parts
Dan
Is there a Bosch part number on the old part? I doubt it's a Porsche special part and you may be able to find it much cheaper elsewhere.
They're often VW/Audi group parts.
Also try Frazerpart, they're much more responsive that CP4L
Cheers, I'll give them a try, no Bosch part number as I believe it's made by Gate on the 4s/turbo, unless they rebrand other parts.
300 with a 4 week lead time isn't worth the hassle for the saving so I'll be going elsewhere.
Took the existing motor apart and it's pretty shot, commutator has 2-3mm groves worn in it, if the other (working) one is in similar condition, I don't fancy my chances of summer/traffic driving if both motors go so not going to drove until I've got a replacement installed.
Dan
To draw this to a close
Went for typ911 for the fan in the end, around £350ish delivered, genuine Porsche boxed part, manufactured by Gate as the original.
Removed and fitted with front PU in situ, tricky to access the fore most bolt, but perfectly achievable.
I fitted the new fan this morning, here's to driving in the heat with less worry.
Dan
Nice job... I did mine by just undoing the PU and dropping it forward a bit to access the bolt rather than completely removing it, not that its particularly hard. If you do, its a good opportunity to clean out the rads etc, or fit some mesh grilles if you've not already.
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