My 124 experience was different. I ran with no fan for several days in the summer while waiting for a new fan and clutch. Fine on the highway. Not fine in stopped traffic. Temp started to climb almost immediately when crawling in stop and go situations. Yes, electric fans did kick on eventually but I didn't like running that warm. And yes, I suppose I could have put a resistor in to change the set point, but I don't live in northern Canada. I live where hot conditions are common. New clutch and fan and my temps are rock steady in all conditions.

Rgds,
Chris W.
'95 E300D, 457K

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