E430 fan clutch
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2001 Mercedes E430
E430 fan clutch
When i got my 2001 e430 the fan clutch didnt work and the car was really silent when driving, I got it replaced and now it makes like an airplane-sort of noise when accelerating, is this normal??
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From: Aridzona
'15 S550, '10 E350 P1/P2, '02 ML320
Depending on the conditions, a properly operating fan clutch may cause the fan to roar. Here in Arizona, I hear mine most of the spring/summer/fall, but not in the winter when it is a chilly 75F. 
Here's a nice post with the Mercedes description in the form of a PDF as to how the fan should work;
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/r129...ml#post4828817
Here's a nice post with the Mercedes description in the form of a PDF as to how the fan should work;
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/r129...ml#post4828817
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Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Chicago, IL
2001 E430, 2002 ML55
same here, bought the cheaper fan clutch on autohausaz and that thing is loud :/
Not sure if it's supposed to be like that here in Indiana. That thing sucks down power no problem as well
Not sure if it's supposed to be like that here in Indiana. That thing sucks down power no problem as well
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From: Orange Beach, AL
2001 E55, 2022 Corolla Hatchback XSE, 2024 RAV4 LE, 2024 F150 XL SuperCrew 4x2 3.5 Ecoboost
Was the cheaper clutch you bought one of the "off -brands"?
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From: Chicago, IL
2001 E430, 2002 ML55
I bought the Uro one from AutoHausAZ for $103...looking back, I should have spent a little more for the Fichtel-Sachs. A mercedes should never sound like a truck coming down the street! Are there any other brands out there for fan clutches?
