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VW Golf '93 CL overheating
The water and oil levels are correct.
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.not sure what temp the fan cuts in but the syptoms are pretty much what i would expect to see if the fan was'nt working. normally not a problem in our climate but when ambient temps are as high as they are at the moment...
if you can find the switch that controls the fan, bridge the two wires at it's plug, stand back and turn on the ignition. if the fan runs, it's the switch; if not then further checking required. hope that's a start!
Yep, try what v64paul recommended about bridging the wires. Of course check that the fuse hasn't blown in the fusebox first. Sometimes the fan seizes up and when it tries to engage it would blow the fuse.
The thermostat on the normal car opens at 88 deg C. I would assume that the fan cuts in around 92 deg C.
Basically there should be a 'temperature sender' located on the radiator. If you see the fan it should have wires going from the fan to the main engine loom (wiring) but also to the temperature sender. This sender is basically the switch that tells the fan to switch on or off. If you remove the two wires that are connected to the switch and bridge the two wire (I used to use a split pin) then that would switch the fan on.
Also, whilst engine & ignition off, locate the cooling fan and rotate it a few times. Sometimes just doing this will free up the motor and it might work then.
I took the plug off and found again 3 wires go into it? How would I know which two to bridge? If you had to look at the front of the plug it is almost oval and has three slits
eg: ( l l l )
I knew I should have learnt more about engines.
Please help guys