Fan Control Module?

[gtitdi]

Hi

Wondering if anyone can help me out on this..

A friend has a 53 plate Polo. It has a problem with the fans where they come on with the ignition (both fans) and remain active for about 3 minutes after the car is switched off even when the engine has only been on for a few minutes...

I assume this is the notorious fan control module.. am I right in thinking this?
Also, does anyone know its location in a MK6 Polo?

Cheers 

[rubjonny]

could be the fan after-run sensor wire has fallen off and is grounding to the chassis? look around the inlet/exhaust manifold area for a single pin sensor and a random loose black wire

[gtitdi]

At the back of the engine block or underneath? Would this cause the fans to run constantly from the second the ignition is turned (engine not started)? Cheers

[rubjonny]

not sure on a polo, on the abf its oon the front of the inlet manifold, 8v its round the back of the head on a bracket near the manifold iirc?
if the wire is earthed it brings the fans on for a short time, si id imagine it would trigger them as soon as the key is turned, but I've not owned a car with the system fitted so cant say for sure.