MKII fan Current

[rubjonny]

Yea thats right, looks like you need it to cut in at a lower temp.

Does the car overheat when driving though?  If so you have defo got something up with it as the airflow through the rad is more than enough when travelling more then 30 mph.  The fan should only be needed if the car isn't moving!

Does the lower radiator hose get hot when the temp is just over half way?  If not your thermostat is buggered.

[rubjonny]

P.S. if you're feeling 'handy' it might be worth looking into getting your system upgraded to a 2 speed fan, I think you'll need a 3 pin tep sensor for the radiator and the wiring loom from the switch to the fan, and a 3 pin fan.

If you have a scrappers near you it should be easy.  Even my 1.6 driver has a 2 speed fan

[helliosjon]

the cars fine while driving, but as soon as I stop at traffic lights etc it goes right up.
Thats why I initially thought about putting an over ride switch on the fan so I could just give it a quick buzz while I'm stationary.

[J a m e s]

im gonna do this on sat or sun, will take pics and do a "how to"

[rubjonny]

Sounds good, I would get a sender that cuts in at a lower temp then, should solve your problem.

[helliosjon]

I've ordered the fan switch and thermostat that cut in sooner so I'll try that, but let us know how you get on james.
Take lots of photos.

[helliosjon]

Had the new thermostat and fan switch fitted yesterday also flushed out the Rad etc.
The fan now kicks in when the temp needle is just over the half way mark.
So no more kettle impressions for me.


Just as I sort out the cars cooling, the hot weather ends!!