Fans running on startup?????

[Legend7]

I have noticed recently that when I start the car the fans are turning on straight away even when the car is cold. Now I only realised this as normally when I start the car I stay inside the car and turn on the radio. The last few times since the weather has been nice I jump out after starting and have a quick puff

The revs stay at 900rpm like normal, I always thought the fans should turn on when the car is warm. Can someone explain if this is normal for an Audi or not??????

thank you for reading

 

[audicruiser]

No it's not normal, it means you need a new fan assembly and they are around £300 fitted. It's a common problem on the A3, Golf, Leon etc...

 

[Legend7]

Would this have an impact on MPG? and is it a must to get it replaced?

 

[warren_S5]

It's not ideal, and will put strain on battery.

Mine did this on 8P2, cost £300 to have it fixed. I thought it may just be a sensor, but no such luck.

 

[Legend7]

Was 300 pounds for a brand new fan assembly? did you get it replaced by Audi?

Would it best to get it checked first as it might be a sensor??

 

[warren_S5]

I got a second hand part and had it fitted by Storm Developments in Aldermaston.

Sensor was wishful thinking on my behalf, supposedly fan units just go on these. Mine went 8 days outside my 3 year warranty ending and dealer didn't want to know!

 

[VeeDubDan]

Had the same issue on my old MK5 GTI, luckily had it sorted under warranty.