Hey everyone,

The slow speed fan on my '03 Cooper is dead. My car has a build date of 12/02, according to many sources, I will likely need the fan with 2 wires. The cut off line is supposed to be 3/03, but I read some 2/03 owners has the newer 1 wire fan in their car.

Question is, before I order the new fan, is there a way to determine whether I should order 2 wire vs. 1 wire without taking the front end apart?

Your wisdom is deeply appreciated.

 

The connector is on the upper right of the fan assembly as you face the car. You should be able to see it without taking things apart.

 

If you still have high speed, squeeze the life outa your stock fan. If you have the 2 plug set up, you can do the same bypass I did here:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...r-surgery.html
I'd bet your stock fan will probably last longer than a new fan's resistor. When low is called, I get high speed. A/C & engine are now cooler!