Re: 88' 90 5cyl Radiator Fan Problem

[Nathan Belo <belo@eskimo.com>]

On Thu, 6 Feb 1997, DALE BAXTER, DIR ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT AND RESEARCH wrote:

> Need your advice...here'e the symptoms:
>   Radiator fan runs whenever the ignition is on
>   New thermo switch in the radiator had no effect
>   Fan runs even when disconnected from the radiator
>   Fan will shut off and come on at high temp if the 1st speed relay is
>       out but comes on for about 10 seconds and shuts off
>   Goes on and off with the AC switch as it should when the above relay is out
>   Switching relays has no effect
> 
> Any ideas???
> 
> Thanks...
> Dale Baxter
> 88 90
> 87 5ksq
> 86 5kcs
> 
I have the exact same problem.  My mechanic changed the fan switch to a
lower temp one.  I over heated once because the fan wouldn't turn on.  We
replaced both relays and haven't had an overheating problem, but I believe
the fan is supposed to turn off sometimes and even turn on when the engine
is shut off like the GTI's (????).  

Nathan Belo
88 90Q