Easy
Less than 15 minutes
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.
Scirocco Fan 638499-5
OEM part for: Makita
Part Number: 638499-5
$24.27
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Compatibility
This part will fit the following 11 machines
Makita
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This item works with the following types of products:
- Charger Parts
This part replaces obsolete part #: 638084-4, 638008-0
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Good part and easy to install
By replacing the part the charger work fine
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July 18, 2020
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Fair pricing, exact replacement.
The Makita charger is now working fine.
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Fan failing - very noisy
Gus - January 26, 2017
👍 4 of 4 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Charger
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, needle nose pliers
Parts Used
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.
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 - September 6, 2017
👍 2 of 2 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Charger
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
Parts Used
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 - August 12, 2018
👍 1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Charger
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers
Parts Used
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!
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 - April 22, 2022
Tool Type
Charger
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
, battery charger
Parts Used
removed covered
removed old fan
added new fan
added cover back on
tested ok
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 - July 23, 2018
Tool Type
Charger
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
Parts Used
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.
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 - December 4, 2016
Tool Type
Charger
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
Parts Used
Opened case, removed defective fan and replaced it with the new one, closed case.
Simple fix, worked as expected.
Simple fix, worked as expected.
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The fan was making a high pitched whining noise.
david - May 8, 2016
Tool Type
Charger
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
Parts Used
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 - March 22, 2016
Tool Type
Charger
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
Parts Used
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 - March 16, 2016
Tool Type
Charger
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, None
Parts Used
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 - November 21, 2015
Tool Type
Charger
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
Parts Used
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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