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Scirocco Fan 638499-5

Manufactured by:
Makita
ERP Number:
ERP10153290
Part Number:
638499-5
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It is a high quality item that is specially produced for Makita chargers. This is an authentic OEM sourced item that helps to prevent the charger from overheating. One durable plastic scirocco fan is included per order, replacing it is a simple task that should only require a screwdriver.

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This part works with the following brands:
  • Makita
This part works with the following products:
  • Charger

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Fan failing - very noisy

Gus from St. Augustine, Florida

4 of 4 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
Parts Used:
638499-5
0. Unplugged unit first;
1. Removed rubber feet exposing screw heads;
2. Removed 4 phillips head screws;
3. Removed lower case carefully;
4. Pulled fan plug with needle nose;
5. Carefully removed wire from plastic wire clip;
6. Old fan pulls out;
7. Install new fan in same position as old;
8. Plug new fan in and route wires thru plastic clip;
9 Insure battery plug assembly spring and guides fit in to the posts provided;
10. Assembly is the reverse of disassembly;
11. New fan is very quiet.
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Cooling fan quit

Moe from Manchester, New Hampshire

3 of 3 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
Parts Used:
638499-5
Remove the old fan and replace with the new one. Works great save a lot of money instead of buying a new charger.
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Fan was Broken.

Chad from Louisville, Colorado

2 of 2 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers
Parts Used:
638499-5
1.) Open the charger. 4 screws under the rubber feet.
2.) Unplug the fan clip. ( This was very difficult and needed to be pulled with pliers.)
3.) Place the new fan into position.
4.) Weave the wire and clip gently into place.
5.) Plug in the new fan clip.
6.) Replace the 4 screws folowed by the rubber feet.
Works good as new!
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fan died, charger stopped working.

Daniel from AMHERST, New Hampshire

0 of 1 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Parts Used:
638499-5
removed covered
removed old fan
added new fan
added cover back on
tested ok
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The fan was making noises and was not charging anymore

Laura from Long Island city, New York

0 of 1 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
Parts Used:
638499-5
I remove the screws of the cover of the charger then
I unplug the old fan and remove it then I put the new one and plug it put the cover back with the screws and that\'s it, the charger was working perfectly.
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Charger not working -- giving fan error message

William from Juneau, Alaska

0 of 1 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
Parts Used:
638499-5
Opened case, removed defective fan and replaced it with the new one, closed case.
Simple fix, worked as expected.
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The fan was making a high pitched whining noise.

david from baton rouge, Louisiana

0 of 1 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
Parts Used:
638499-5
Simply unscrew the base, remove the fan, be careful not to break the harness retainer when you are unwinding the harness on the old fan. reuse the harness clip so the new fan wires don\'t rub. Simple repair.
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My Makita dc18sc charger fan would stop and the red lights would blink.

anthony from sturgeon bay, Wisconsin

0 of 1 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
Parts Used:
638499-5
I removed the screws from the bottom, remove the green top, unplug the connector from the circuit board remove the old fan and install the new one in reversed order.
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Fan not working

Shamus from Albuquerque , New Mexico

0 of 1 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers
Parts Used:
638499-5
Very easy, remove the four screws at the bottom of the charger. Lift the top off. Then unplug the old fan , then plug in the new fan. And put back together. Done.
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Fan whent out

Norman from North Chesterfield, Virginia

0 of 1 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
Parts Used:
638499-5
Unscrew the screws with small Philips head. Take out fan. Plug back in the new fan and screw back together. Plug in and the charge the battery. It took 3 minutes.
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This part works with the following models:
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Manufacturer Part Number: 638499-5
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