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Radiator fan not kicking in!
by
MontanaGTD
on 13 Jun, 2007 13:18
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Does the GTd run an in radiator temp sensor which controlls the fan? If so then mine is humped!
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#1
by
jtanguay
on 13 Jun, 2007 13:54
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yep on the radiator. lower driver's side. but check to see if the fan actually comes on when you hook it direct to the battery (don't leave it for too long though... as it is the high speed)
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#2
by
rubadubdub
on 13 Jun, 2007 14:42
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the way i tested mine was to pull the plug off the switch and bridge the plug terminals with some wire, bypassing the switch. Once bridged if it comes on= broken switch, if it doesnt = broken wire somewhere.
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#3
by
jtanguay
on 14 Jun, 2007 08:34
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the way i tested mine was to pull the plug off the switch and bridge the plug terminals with some wire, bypassing the switch. Once bridged if it comes on= broken switch, if it doesnt = broken wire somewhere.
or the harness is corroded... which does usually happen! best bet is to get some of that dielectric grease
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#4
by
mtnbob
on 14 Jun, 2007 18:19
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where is the switch on my 1.6 n/a? the fan hasn't run since i got it, and the fuses are fine. 1986 golf
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#5
by
burn_your_money
on 14 Jun, 2007 19:35
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Lower side of the rad, DS I think
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#6
by
mtnbob
on 14 Jun, 2007 20:07
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thanks i'll check it out when it stops raining
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#7
by
MontanaGTD
on 15 Jun, 2007 05:06
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I guess that would be on my passenger side then seen as im in the uk
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#8
by
jtanguay
on 15 Jun, 2007 07:48
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yep on the radiator. lower driver's side. but check to see if the fan actually comes on when you hook it direct to the battery (don't leave it for too long though... as it is the high speed)
regardless, it is very simple to find... just look for the wire harness coming from the radiator.
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#9
by
aidan
on 17 Jun, 2007 16:37
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Montana, I have an old 8v gti rad I think, it drove home 100 miles or so with the temp gauge sat on half way. If I can find it i'll stick the switch in with the alternator
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#10
by
MontanaGTD
on 20 Jun, 2007 09:18
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thanks!
I rigged up a temporary switch on the dash to turn the fan on when i want to - so as the temp starts to come up to the first notch then i just flick the switch and it doesnt go any higher!