Author Topic: Cooling Fan stays ON and will NOT shut off......?? (Read 4184 times)

Katmandu · « **on:** April 21, 2006, 11:08:36 am »

I just replaced the radiator in my 81 Diesel Rabbit and now the Cooling Fan on my stays running and will NOT shut off. It stays running LONG after what a "normal" cool down period would take.

I finally pulled the plug (on back of the fan) after it was running for almost (10) minutes ??

What do I need to check ??

greggearhead · « **Reply #1 on:** April 21, 2006, 12:17:13 pm »

When you installed the new radiator, did you replace the temperature switch as well? Bleed your cooling system?

A Guy · « **Reply #2 on:** April 21, 2006, 01:24:24 pm »

replace that sensor that you unplugged. $30 ish (Cdn)with new seal (metal crush washer). Plug back in. Bob's your uncle! You should probably put in a new thermostat and o ring while your doing it. Also hoses would be wise.
I say this 'cause I did my rad ...then I had to do hoses...then I had to do sensor...then I had to to Thermsat. I could have saved a lot of time, money and cursing if I had odne it all at the same time.
Good luck
Out.

Katmandu · « **Reply #3 on:** April 21, 2006, 05:45:59 pm »

Quote from: A Guy

replace that sensor that you unplugged.

It was the fan I unplugged. Not a sensor.

What sensor controls the fan and where is it located ??

Dennis Froelich · « **Reply #4 on:** April 22, 2006, 04:16:46 am »

When you are standing in front of the car it is on the right side radiator tank.