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General Information => Troubleshooting => Topic started by: Katmandu on April 21, 2006, 11:08:36 am

Title: Cooling Fan stays ON and will NOT shut off......??
Post by: 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 ??

Title: Cooling Fan stays ON and will NOT shut off......??
Post by: greggearhead 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?

Title: Cooling Fan stays ON and will NOT shut off......??
Post by: A Guy 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.

Title: Cooling Fan stays ON and will NOT shut off......??
Post by: Katmandu 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 ??

Title: Cooling Fan stays ON and will NOT shut off......??
Post by: Dennis Froelich 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. :)