[V6-12v] Radiator Fans not working

[Joe - Audi]

Not sure about the testing procedure but if you get close to 
overheating, you should be able to get the fans going by turning on the 
a/c.  They should come on when the a/c is turned on and stay on until 
it is shut off; at least that is what happens with my '94 100.  As a 
matter of fact, this may also be a good way to check that the fans work 
at all.  If they come on this way, I would suspect some sort of 
electrical/wiring problem with the sensor that triggers them when the 
car gets hot.

-Joe

On Sep 20, 2004, at 7:06 PM, T. Jackson wrote:

> I noticed this morning while sitting in traffic that my car was 
> running a
> little warmer than normal.  After a while the traffic cleared up and I
> started moving so the car temperature stayed nominal until I got to 
> work and
> forgot about the abnormal temperature reading.  On the way home after
> sitting in traffic I noticed my temperature gauge slowly approaching 
> the
> 120C mark while my oil temp was around 130C!  I managed to get the car
> moving again and cool enough to pull over and check the fuse box.  The 
> fuse
> seemed to be in good shape and the label on the box indicated that it 
> is
> shared with other items like turn signals and wipers which all appear 
> to be
> working.  Before continuing the drive on the open road I did a quick 
> check
> to see if there were any disconnected wires or harnesses and I 
> couldn't see
> any.  It was much too hot to go prodding in the engine bay so I saved 
> myself
> the potential 3rd degree burns and I will take a look at it in the 
> morning
> when it's much cooler.
>
>
> Does anyone have any ideas as to what I should be looking for?  Is it
> feasible to test the fans by applying 12V from the battery to the 
> connector
> (where ever it is)?
>
>
> BTW, the car is a 1995 Audi 90 Quattro.
>
> Thanks!
>
>
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