I doubt that the fan was never wired to work with the AC on. The fan uses a resistor to provide multiple speeds for the radiator fan. The AC should operate the fan at the lowest speed. 1st stage cooling should bring on a slightly faster speed. High AC head pressure or engine second stage cooling operates the fan at the speed which makes things vibrate. The resistor is a common failure item. It is located behind the drivers side head light. Dennis
-----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Ray Reinhard Sent: Tuesday, April 16, 2002 6:33 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: A/C Engine Fan Vibration Hi all, We have had our van since 1990. Over the years, I have invested a small fortune (I'm ashamed to admit how much) in trying to get the A/C to work properly. On my most recent trip to the A/C repair shop, they determined that the front engine fan had never been wired in to work w/ the A/C unit. (Apparently, it took them 12 years to figure this out!) The good news is that the unit now seems to be working properly, and the temperature control (circular switch surrounding fan switch) actually does something for the first time since we've had the van. Specifically, it regulates the frequency with which the engine fan and compressor turn on. The bad news is that, when the front engine fan and compressor turn on, the dashboard and pedals vibrate like one of those "Magic Fingers" beds. Any suggestions on how to dampen the vibration would be much appreciated!
Ray Reinhard '86 Westy Camper GL |
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