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Title: Cooling fans not going on!
Post by: Saville on 18 September 2009, 10:09

I have a mk3 gti 8v 2e, the cooling fans does not go on, ive replaced the temp sensor, fan switch (does not get hot), t-stat (bottom hose ice cold)! dont know what else could be wrong. The car runs at 110 deg (not F) when standing and driving (freeway or bumper to bumper) any help will do! i do not wish to connect the fan streight as it doesnt solve the problem! i had it done before.

Title: Re: Cooling fans not going on!
Post by: Diamond Hell on 18 September 2009, 13:40

Have you direct wired the fans to a power source, to check the motors are OK?

Check there's not a fused link strip in there somewhere - they can sometimes fracture where VW have specified them - the link looks OK, but there can be a gap just out of sight.

Title: Re: Cooling fans not going on!
Post by: gtigolfthree on 18 September 2009, 16:24

If it really is reaching that temp when driving then your either air locked or your radiator is shot

Title: Re: Cooling fans not going on!
Post by: Wayne on 18 September 2009, 16:26

Quote from: gtigolfthree on 18 September 2009, 16:24

If it really is reaching that temp when driving then your either air locked or your radiator is shot

+1

Title: Re: Cooling fans not going on!
Post by: Saville on 18 September 2009, 17:56

How do i get rid of the air?

Title: Re: Cooling fans not going on!
Post by: gtigolfthree on 18 September 2009, 18:39

If I were you I would remove the bottom hose to drain coolant, then flush radiator with hose and make sure its running freely and then follow this guide to refill and bleed.
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=33252.0

Title: Re: Cooling fans not going on!
Post by: Saville on 19 September 2009, 09:23

i'll try that today, hopefully ill get it right, Keep you posted!