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Title: Is the GTI fitted with a jet engine?????
Post by: simonkit on 20 May 2010, 15:46

 OK, so a bit over the top but used the A/C for the first time since owning the car today and when I pulled onto the drive the fan was spinning like mad - sounded like a jet engine - even the neighbour commented.

 Is it normal for the main fan to come on with the A/C ?

 thanks

 Simon
Title: Re: Is the GTI fitted with a jet engine?????
Post by: Saint Steve on 20 May 2010, 15:55
Turn off your aircon fella :smiley:
Title: Re: Is the GTI fitted with a jet engine?????
Post by: simonkit on 20 May 2010, 16:21
Turn off your aircon fella :smiley:

 Not a great idea with the leather interior unless I wanted to lose some weight !!
Title: Re: Is the GTI fitted with a jet engine?????
Post by: luvmygti on 20 May 2010, 17:21
 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

It does make your ass and back sweat a bit doesn't it!!!  :sick:
Title: Re: Is the GTI fitted with a jet engine?????
Post by: johnford60 on 20 May 2010, 18:16
My Fan's not loud, but i can hear gases behind my dash when on tick over... and when i turn it off to, it still makes a gas sound??
Title: Re: Is the GTI fitted with a jet engine?????
Post by: marty341 on 20 May 2010, 22:56
Ive leather! was hot today though, but no air con for me! oh no! sunroof open, windows down, erh foot down and away we go! :wink:
Title: Re: Is the GTI fitted with a jet engine?????
Post by: GtiJames on 21 May 2010, 11:49

 OK, so a bit over the top but used the A/C for the first time since owning the car today and when I pulled onto the drive the fan was spinning like mad - sounded like a jet engine - even the neighbour commented.

 Is it normal for the main fan to come on with the A/C ?

 thanks

 Simon

quite a common fault with our cars, mine started sounding like a jet engine about 6 months after I bought it, normally occurred when sat in traffic after a spirited drive or had the air con on,

took it to the stealers and turned out the small fan was not working so the large fan was coming on all the time to compensate, they replaced both fans under warranty and has been alot quieter since

Title: Re: Is the GTI fitted with a jet engine?????
Post by: Blackroc on 21 May 2010, 12:47

 OK, so a bit over the top but used the A/C for the first time since owning the car today and when I pulled onto the drive the fan was spinning like mad - sounded like a jet engine - even the neighbour commented.

 Is it normal for the main fan to come on with the A/C ?

 thanks

 Simon

Common on the Mk5 2.0Tdi Too. Usually sorted through warranty  :wink:

quite a common fault with our cars, mine started sounding like a jet engine about 6 months after I bought it, normally occurred when sat in traffic after a spirited drive or had the air con on,

took it to the stealers and turned out the small fan was not working so the large fan was coming on all the time to compensate, they replaced both fans under warranty and has been alot quieter since


Title: Re: Is the GTI fitted with a jet engine?????
Post by: simonkit on 21 May 2010, 17:20

 Thanks Gtijames for the useful info ...

 Just checked it after a run and no sign of the small fan running, large ones making hell of a noise though. I'm calling in the dealers next week to get it checked, sounds like the fault you mention to me

 Simon
 
Title: Re: Is the GTI fitted with a jet engine?????
Post by: simonkit on 24 May 2010, 22:39

 Just called in the dealer & it is the "common fault" - small fan isn't working, should be sorted this week.

 I thought this only affected earlier models but mine is a 58 plate

 Simon
Title: Re: Is the GTI fitted with a jet engine?????
Post by: Wilko2008 on 25 May 2010, 17:21
Ive leather! was hot today though, but no air con for me! oh no! sunroof open, windows down, erh foot down and away we go! :wink:

You forgot to add the music up loud!
Title: Re: Is the GTI fitted with a jet engine?????
Post by: johnford60 on 31 May 2010, 21:24
Mine did this yesturday, had no air con on and went for a long thrash.. when i pullled up the fans where going mental!!... Although i would of thought while driving there should be enough air over the radiator to cool things down?
Title: Re: Is the GTI fitted with a jet engine?????
Post by: Davstylee on 01 June 2010, 09:17
After reading this, it seams like I have the same problem. So I am all booked in for Friday morning to get it looked at, and they are taking a look at why there is a horrible smell coming from the vents when the AC is off.

All under my extended warranty, gotta love that.