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Offline 87_PROJECT

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Radiator Fan not Switching on!
« on: 25 January 2005, 10:44 »
hi another question...

My radiator fan wont switch on. wheres the next place to check? Ive tested the fuse...and tried a different radiator fan...(I had a spare) Im presuming the next thing would be the sensor or switch itself...am I right in thinking these are both next to each other right in front of the engine...?

I have tried taking off/wiggling/cleaning the spade connectors but still no joy!...

So main question is which part shall I try next?

I found out the fan wont come on the hard way in London traffic the other day!!! (I overheated badly...) is there anything I should check after overheating...It seems fine?

Offline Mr Blue

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Re: Radiator Fan not Switching on!
« Reply #1 on: 25 January 2005, 11:09 »
the fan switch is on the bottom right of the radiator.

mine doesnt work either :undecided:
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Offline Dizzie

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Re: Radiator Fan not Switching on!
« Reply #2 on: 25 January 2005, 11:12 »
mine only comes on if I've been sat in traffic for ages. if I'm moving it's fine.
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Offline Mr Blue

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Re: Radiator Fan not Switching on!
« Reply #3 on: 25 January 2005, 11:17 »
Could a faulty engine temp sensor relate to this?
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Offline audiquattro

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Re: Radiator Fan not Switching on!
« Reply #4 on: 25 January 2005, 11:48 »
Must be a faulty fan switch.
As Blue said, bottom right side of radiator.

Offline 87_PROJECT

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Re: Radiator Fan not Switching on!
« Reply #5 on: 25 January 2005, 13:02 »
Thanks...again...

Ill give it a go... Doesnt really cause an immediate problem as Im only doing short journeys to work etc...

Wont be taking it in London traffic till fixed tho!!!