Fan

[JLA]

I noticed yesterday after only a short trip that the radiator fan was on after I turned off the engine, the engine temp was in the normal place so I didnt think too much of it with the weather being hot. When I got to work this morning it was on again, even after the 20 mile drive at 50+ mph. Then before I left work I thought Id check the water level, which was fine. When I started the engine the fan came on straight away even tho the engine was cold.

Anyone know what the problem might be?

 

[Clach]

temp sensor? a few threads about this same problem.

Do a search? :icon_thumright:

 

[JLA]

I tried that but couldnt find an answer

 

[jesters3]

I had a prob with my left fan and had to get it replaced as it was oscillating quite a bit and in the end gave up its useful life. I did some searches on info around the forums and found that golfs had a fan issue http://uk-mkivs.net/search/SearchResults.aspx?q=fan&o=Relevance have a look it may help.

 

[madvw]

isnt the fan over-running normal?

The second fan will always come on with the climate control.

 

[JLA]

Both fans come on, I just went and checked it. With the AC off and the ignition on the fans come on, then I start the engine and they remain on. When I turn the engine off the fans slow down a bit as if they are about to stop, the pick up speed again and carry on spinning.
Where is the temp switch located? (if that is the problem)

 

[craigjames]

Hi there,

I've just joined this forum and bought my first Audi A3. It's a 2003 Audi A3 1.6 ... no bells or whistles but it's a great little car. Trouble is ... the fan/s seem to run for a good 5 minutes after the car has been switched off. I started the car up for 5 minutes this morning and switched it off again to see what would happen and there were the fan/s again!!!

I'm also getting a yellow light on the display ( Think it's the ESP signal ) Should it appear when I'm driving the car?

Noobie needs some guidance