Date:         Mon, 21 Aug 2000 06:36:25 EDT
Reply-To:     kenneth d lewis <kdlewis@juno.com>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         kenneth d lewis <kdlewis@juno.com>
Subject:      Re: Radiator fan woes [87 Westy Syncro)
Comments: To: thetrans@earthlink.net

Drive Safely & Good Luck
Ken Lewis    <Kernersville,NC>
86 VW crewcab;60 356B Coupe
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On Sun, 20 Aug 2000 18:46:23 -0700 Bill Transue
>1) Is the culprit likely to be the temp sensor or could it be the
>under dash
>relay?
>

The sensor could be bad but it would NOT cause this problem since the fan
does not come on when you jumper the plug.


>2) If the van was way light on coolant, would this cause any of the
>above
>problems?
>

If the expansion tank is full i.e. no bubbles then you should be ok.


>3) I've checked for bubbles by opening up both the engine compartment
>coolant bleed valve and the front radiator one.. but is there
>something I'm
>missing here?
>

 ?


>4) I noticed in the wiring guide in the Bently's that there is a
>coolant
>overheat alarm & warning light. I've never seen this come on.. is this
>standard on VW syncros in '87?


?

>
>Thanks for any help & advice and sources for how to fix this problem
>(I've
>gotten consistent time outs when searching on the vanagon archives
>site...).
>
>Bill
You said it runs cold? Then your thermostat is stuck open. As for your
problem check fuses and relay.

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