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Re: Radiator Fan won't stop

To: "Doyt W. Echelberger" <Doyt@nwonline.net>, Audi Fans <quattro@audifans.com>
Subject: Re: Radiator Fan won't stop
From: Huw Powell <human@nh.ultranet.com>
Date: Mon, 31 May 1999 15:37:30 -0400
References: <3.0.1.32.19990531074154.0070bfa0@mail.nwonline.net>
Sender: owner-quattro@audifans.com

> Can I assume that the thermoswitch is stuck in the zero ohm (FAN
> ON)position, 

Don't assume it, measure it.  Good place to start...
> 
> It seems reasonable to reconnect the battery, allow the radiator fan to
> run, and then disconnect the wire from the thermoswitch and see if the fan
> stops running.

seems more reasonable to put an ohm meter across it.  I suppose you
don't have one?  Now you have your excuse to buy one...

btw, I don't think you have a relay on that circuit unless it's a 2
stage fan.  Also a good excuse to buy a Bentley!  

-- 
Huw Powell

http://www.thebook.com/human-speakers

82 Audi Coupe; 84 4kq; 85 Coupe GT
http://www.nh.ultranet.com/~human

References:
- Radiator Fan won't stop
  - From: "Doyt W. Echelberger" <Doyt@nwonline.net>

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