hi everyone

i have seen that powerfuluk do a mod to replace the resistor that controls the front fan unit for the heater etc as the original part is supposed to drain the battery..... 2 q's....

is this correct? & has anyone done it?

here's the link....

http://www.powerfuluk.com/products/range-r...istor.html


andy

Yup, quite common, search for FSR or final stage resistor, got my garage to replace mine a couple of years back.

That looks like just the later Land Rover / BMW part. I'm pretty sure its a BMW part anyways..........

Is it not cheaper from the main dealer ?

I'd double check before ordering.

Not sure of the equiv BMW part number, but when a mate of mine changed his, it was a BMW unit he put in.

I believe the cooling "prongs" are slightly longer, which can make it more of a tight squeeze to change.

Looks the right part to me. Just not sure if its the right price... 2011 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.4 TDV8

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its not actually a modification Andy but a replacement part which ducky Dan does for around £35..

loads on the forum re this , search 'fsr' or 'final stage resister' ... - .- -.




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does it have the desired effect and help the battery......?

I understand the original one will drain the battery if it fails. Should be fine otherwise.

The original unit is prone to failure though, but I'd still only change it if its causing you an issue. It could still be good.

Fault symptoms appear to be fan only working at full speed and coming on and off, up and down on its own. 2011 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.4 TDV8

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1999 Discovery Td5 ES
1995 BMW M5 3.8 6 speed
1992 Range Rover 3.9 Efi Vogue
1992 BMW M5 3.8
1988 BMW 735i SE
1989 Ford Sierra XR4x4 2.9i
1981 Ford Fiesta Supersport

Best buy a genuine part from Dan

I bought two for £30 off the bay, 1st one still going strong (but I am on my 3rd one in 5 years!)

See my howto here:

http://metricrat.co.uk/replacing-the-final...kiii-2002/

No point replacing it unless you have no fans, fans all the time or severe battery drain .
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did you know there are two FSR fitted to the car  V8 facelift Range Rover Autobiography 22" wheels.
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There certainly is.

HOW MUCH?

does anyone know how you change the one that controls the rear one?

There is a YouTube video I think andy

Really craig for the rear one?.... i will have a butchers

...... did you ever get a chance to have a look to see if you had those sat nav ends in your Aladins cave in Piano Black.....

you will need to lift the center consol or remove it, you will see the fan motor at the bottom bolted down, bolts are on both sides along with a multi plug, at the front of the motor there is a clip on the plastic work, this is a to get to and you will find that it snaps...the FSR is mounted in the side V8 facelift Range Rover Autobiography 22" wheels.
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