Re: Radiator fan sensor

[quk@isham-research.demon.co.uk (Phil Payne)]

In message <002501be38e7$78ada7c0$aff221a6@schaney-s-lt> "Scott Chaney" writes:

>     I recently found another problem on the VW while returning from a visit
> to PA a few weeks ago. It's an 88 VW Quantum with the 5 cylinder. It has
> always seemed to run hot according to the gauge, and the flashing red light
> has always flashed on the temp gauge. The light is supposed to indicate
> overheating, but I think it is also connected to the level sensor in the
> coolant tank....can anyone confirm this?

Yup.  Yup.

> The connector is cheap enough at the dealer, but I need the part number to
> order it, they couldn't look it up sincd there were so many different
> connectors they could order.

Look _VERY_ carefully at the back of the thermoswitch.  Can you see
tiny numbers next to each terminal?

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