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Model specific boards => Golf mk1 => Topic started by: Danny on 06 November 2006, 18:45

Title: Fan doesn't turn off.
Post by: Danny on 06 November 2006, 18:45

8v 84gti. Just got back from driving around.

Parked the car to notice that the fan kept running after the ignition was switched off. I know it does that normally. This time the fan chose to keep going for about 20 minutes..I had to unplug it cause it would of kept running and drained the batt.

Is there a bad switch or can it be part of my other problem I have posted?
1 problem after the next. Still love my DUB!!!!

Title: Re: Fan doesn't turn off.
Post by: rubjonny on 07 November 2006, 12:45

The fan can & will run with the engine off, the feed to the fan switch is permanent live :)
If the fan still comes on when the engine is cold, start by checking the plug at the base of the radiator.  I think on early K-Jet cars like yours, there is an extra sensor screwed to the inlet or zaust manifold somewhere, which also causes the fan to run.

Title: Re: Fan doesn't turn off.
Post by: Danny on 08 November 2006, 02:29

So.. one switch on the rad,and maybe one on the exaust manifold. They seem pretty easy to replace. Thanx. Ill let you know how that goes.