R53 cooper s PAS fan

[paultownsend]

So my sister pops in today complaining of a grumbling noise when the cars warm.
Got it on the ramps and tracked it down to the PAS fan. No idea why it has one of those?

Anyway, can anyone point me in the direction of a new part. BMW want £118 which seems a little steep as it looks like a computer fan!

Also she has a problem with her central locking. It wont unlock the door on the fob, so its a key job. But it will close with the fob. Odd.

I'm handy with the spanner but just want some advice before i start ripping the door card out.

[paultownsend]

Unfortunately I have looked around and it looks like a dealer only part

[paultownsend]

All seems to work fine. It's just very noisy bearings.
Managed to find a warranted used part from a mini breaker on evil bay.

I am not going to tackle the door though. She can use the key!

Cheers chaps

[paultownsend]

Do you have a guide?