Date:         Thu, 25 Jun 1998 14:14:07 +0200
Reply-To:     Jimmy Sanby <sanbyj@TELKOM.CO.ZA>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <Vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Jimmy Sanby <sanbyj@TELKOM.CO.ZA>
Subject:      Is my radiator fan thermoswitch bad? -Reply
Comments: To: Mancuso@MTWP.K12.PA.US, Vanagon@VANAGON.COM

Hi,

Had a similar problem with my '89 Syncro with air con

The resistor behind the Left Front headlight had blown.
It is about 4" long, 3/4" in diameter and green.

Check it out....

Cheers

Jimmy

'89 Syncro
Cape Town
South Africa

>>> Dave Mancuso <Mancuso@MTWP.K12.PA.US> 25/June/1998 01:42pm >>>
Hello All,

My fan doesn't go on at the lower speed/radiator temp. It will, however,
go on very loudly if it gets to the hotter temp.

My thinking, just from looking at the electrical diagram, is that the
thermoswitch is out. Either that or a relay, but I think the relay is
for
stage 2, the higher setting.

Since the thermoswitch is $29 from VW (plus the O ring), not very
expensive, It can't hurt to try.

But does my thinking sound OK?

I drive at highway speeds most of the time, so the engine hasn't gotten
warm--but I don't consider driving without the fan real secure. Y'know,
what if I get caught in a traffic jam?
(Well, I guess I'd turn the engine off. But still)

--Dave