In article >,
> wrote:
> I've had similar problems on a citroen, the resistor is infact four
> heavy coils of wire which can be switched in series according to the fan
> switch. At the output there's a heavy duty diode.

> In my case the resistor pack was about forty quid or so, I had a look at
> it and checked the diode; it was open circuit. I replaced the diode for
> about fifty pence. No problems since.

I'd assumed I'd be able to repair the BMW one too, in some way. No chance.

It's all potted in a strange shaped metal case. I've heard it called a
hedgehog by some.

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