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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW2006X3 (E83) (CANADA) L6-2.5L (M54)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISHEATING AND AIR CONDITIONINGDESCRIPTION AND OPERATIONBLOWERFAN CONTROL MODULE IHKA (IHKA INTEGRATED HEATING/AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL E85)
2006 BMW X3 (E83) (CANADA) L6-2.5L (M54)
Fan Control Module IHKA (IHKA Integrated Heating/Air Conditioning Control E85)
2006 BMW X3 (E83) (CANADA) L6-2.5L (M54)SECTION Fan Control Module IHKA (IHKA Integrated Heating/Air Conditioning Control E85)
Fan Control Module IHKA
From terminal 15 ON, the blower is activated corresponding to the function previously selected (DEFROST, MAX AC, automatic blower function, individual blower setting). Blower activation takes place in linear form from 0 to 8 Volt. The IHKA is switched off in the blower zero position. Blower activation is infinitely variable in automatic mode.
The following 5 settings are possible for blower activation:
- Blower zero position
- Individual blower setting
- Automatic blower (AUTO button)
- Defrost/MAX AC function with automatic blower setting
- Defrost/MAX AC function with individual blower setting
The function light is deactivated in automatic mode and in Defrost/MAX AC function with automatic blower setting.
The following settings apply to blower zero position:
- Blower switched off
- Air distribution flaps, position unchanged
- Fresh air/recirculating air flap, recirculating air setting
- Temperature mixing flap, cold setting
- Rear window defroster not switched off (can be activated)
- Sensor blower of temperature sensor for vehicle interior not switched off (active)
- Compressor switched off
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.