Beck/Arnley Engine Cooling Fan Switch P/N:201-1801
Keep the electric cooling fan switching on cue with the Beck/Arnley Engine Cooling Fan Switch 201-1520 — the M5 switch and temperature-sensitive thermo fan control that installs as a direct replacement for a wide range of classic BMWs, including the 1991-1994 318I, the 1987-1991 and 1993-1994 325I, the 1989-1994 525I, and the 1988 and 1991-1992 M5. See the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list of covered models and years.
This switch threads into the cooling circuit and senses coolant temperature, opening and closing the electrical circuit to command the cooling fan on and off as the engine warms and cools. If a failed switch is the cause of a fan that never engages, runs constantly, or won't cycle with temperature, this replaces that switch.
Interchange: 1S4766 · 61311378073 · TFS579 · 61311378073MY · 80206064280 · 80206064500 · 8490 · TS296 · SW940
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
What does the Beck/Arnley 201-1520 cooling fan switch do?
It senses coolant temperature and opens or closes the circuit that commands the electric cooling fan on and off as the engine warms and cools.
Does this switch fit the BMW M5?
Yes, it is listed for the 1988 and 1991-1992 BMW M5. Check the Buyer's Guide tab and confirm the application for your specific vehicle before ordering.
My cooling fan won't turn on — will this fix it?
If a failed fan switch is the cause, this replaces it. First have the fan motor current draw, control module/relay, and wiring diagnosed, since other faults can cause the same symptom.
What numbers does this switch interchange with?
It cross-references 1S4766, 61311378073, TFS579, 61311378073MY, 80206064280, 80206064500, 8490, TS296, and SW940.
Should I have the system diagnosed before replacing the switch?
Yes. Professional diagnostics are recommended — check the fan motor current draw, control module or relay function, and the electrical wiring and connectors before replacing the switch.
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