VDO PM3915 Engine Cooling Fan Motor

OE-Style Engine Cooling Fan Motor

The VDO PM3915 is an application-specific engine cooling fan motor built for OE fit, form, and performance. It is a 12-volt, flange-mounted unit with a counterclockwise rotation and hardwired female terminals for direct replacement use on selected Nissan applications.

Compatible With 1991-1993 Nissan NX and 1991-1997 Nissan Sentra, this VDO engine cooling fan motor is built for quiet operation, dependable performance, and precise installation. The PM3915 is also a practical search match for drivers looking for a Nissan Sentra cooling fan motor replacement or a Nissan NX engine cooling fan motor by part number.

Key Features

• 12-volt engine cooling fan motor
• Flange-mounted design for OE-style installation
• Counterclockwise (left) rotation
• Hardwired connection with 2 female terminals
• Motor diameter: 2.750 in.
• Motor length: 4.062 in.
• Shaft diameter: 0.312 in. / 8.00 mm
• Shaft length: 1.250 in.
• Mounting bolt pattern length: 3.937 in.
• No external fan included

Detailed Description

VDO builds the PM3915 as an OE-quality engine cooling fan motor for vehicles that require exact fitment and stable cooling performance. The motor is manufactured and tested to OEM specifications in ISO and TS certified facilities, with precision assembly and balancing using all-new components to help reduce vibration during operation. VDO’s dual bearing design uses two ball bearings and bearing retainers to support quieter, efficient motor function.

This part cross-references FEL-PRO 35257 for the same application. For shoppers comparing Nissan Sentra cooling fan motor options or a replacement for a Nissan NX cooling fan motor, the PM3915 provides a direct-fit solution with the correct voltage, rotation, and mounting style.

What This Part Helps Address

• Cooling fan motor failure
• Inconsistent radiator fan operation
• Overheating caused by a non-functioning fan motor
• Noisy fan motor operation
• Poor fitment from non-OE replacement parts

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the mounting bolt pattern, shaft dimensions, rotation direction, and terminal style before installation. This motor is hardwired and uses a flange-mounted design, so confirm the vehicle’s original connector and mounting setup match the PM3915. Because no external fan is included, reuse or transfer only the components specified by the vehicle application.

For best results, compare the original part number and vehicle fitment before ordering. The PM3915 is listed for 1991-1993 Nissan NX and 1991-1997 Nissan Sentra applications.

Quality Assurance

VDO manufactures this engine cooling fan motor to OEM specifications in certified facilities and supplies motors built to the same standards used for global OE automakers. The result is a replacement part focused on fit, quiet operation, and dependable service life.