could something have bumped the AC switch off of the "off" position? My AC is in the same state as yours and I think if I turn it "on" the blower fan in the AC housing and the radiator fan both come on. Mine is an 86 AT. Edward On Mon, Jun 27, 2011 at 12:31 PM, Ken Wilford <kenwilfy@comcast.net> wrote: > Robert, > > I would unplug the radiator fan switch and see if that turns it off. If > it does then I would say that this switch has failed. The fan switch is > located by removing the lower grille and then you can see it on the > driver's side lower part of the radiator. New ones are $19 so it is not > a big deal to replace. Let me know. > > -- > Thanks, > Ken Wilford > John 3:16 > www.vanagain.com > Phone: 856-327-4936 > Fax: 856-327-2242 > > > > > On 6/27/2011 12:21 PM, Robert Stewart wrote: > >> So the other day I started the van (1988 Auto GL Wolfsburg Edition >> with AC - Not charged) and the front Radiator Fan went on a stayed on >> while I was driving. >> >> The engine was cold and it was not hot out. >> >> It stayed on during the entire drive and only shuts off when I turn >> the ignition is off. >> >> All temp sensors on the engine and coolant system were replaced 1 year >> ago as well as all coolant lines and a coolant flush. >> >> Any ideas? >> >> Fuse, Relay? >> >> Any advice would be appreciated. >> >> I am a real beginner when it comes to electrical so if its an >> electrical issue please explain it as simply as possible. >> >> Thanks again to everyone for invaluable assistance! >> >> Robert >> NY >> 88 Auto Vanagon >> 5,000 on rebuilt engine. >> > |
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