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Date:         Sun, 6 Sep 2020 08:32:08 -0700
Reply-To:     vw_van_fan_Mark <madvws@COX.NET>
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From:         vw_van_fan_Mark <madvws@COX.NET>
Subject:      Re: Radiator fan
Comments: To: Robert Clemmer <n51219@COMCAST.NET>
In-Reply-To:  <000901d68453$70b65d80$52231880$@comcast.net>
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Easy test is wait for it to happen again and this time unplug the 3 pin connector from the rad temp switch and see if the fan stops.

In my experience it is slightly more likely to be the A/C system causing the fan to continue. The main A/C relay can stick on.

Mark

Robert Clemmer wrote: > 91Tintop GL 2.1 automatic. All original. > > > > Well, my car finally gave me something to do. When returning from running > errands yesterday the low speed fan would not shut off. I resorted to > disconnecting the battery to shut it off and save the battery from deep > discharge. > > > > Anyone want to weigh in on the most like culprit. My guess is the > temperature switch on the radiator. > > > > Thanks in advance > > Bob Clemmer >


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