That's not right ~ every Klima II equipped W123 I've had will run the fan with the engine off or cold , it just takes a few moments for the control to begin it turning after you turn the key on .

Most often the fan motor's brushes are worn out, easy to replace, you'll need a soldering iron .

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-Nate
1982 240D 408,XXX miles
Ignorance is the mother of suspicion and fear is the father

I did then what I knew how to do ~ now that I know better I do better