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Old Jul 4, 2019 | 07:28 PM
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Ml350 2010 humming noise when radiator fan plugged in

Hi all,

I read up on some humming noises here but was unable to find one that matched my problem.
I recently replaced my radiator fan and as soon as I plug the socket into it I hear a humming electrical noise that comes from the center of the engine. As soon as I unplug it again it stopped. But as soon as I plug it in it comes back on right away.

Any ideas? I was wondering if it was a relay but didn't know what fuse or relay controls the radiator fan.
Its linked for sure to the radiator fan that I'm 100% sure. And the fan and ac work great again.

Thank you.

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Old Jul 5, 2019 | 04:47 AM
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Remove the plastic eng. cover and see what is making the noise.
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Old Jul 5, 2019 | 08:17 AM
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Of course, t
It's hard to pin point the noise but it seems like it's coming from around the fuel pump area. I only heard it click off once but then it comes back on again. Its non stop.
But again as soon as I unplug the radiator fan it stops.
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Then you probably bought an aftermarket fan which can have wiring problems.
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Then you probably bought an aftermarket fan which can have wiring problems.
What do you mean? What kind of issues could it have inverter connectors or something?
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Exactly.
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Exactly.
Do you think its wise to try and invert them my self and see what happens?
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Compare it to your old one wire for wire.
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