Re: Thermostat/fan probs?

[Dr Bob <rmalinka@spec.net>]

At 09:50 PM 11/3/98 -0800, you wrote:
>
>Basic question: If there were problems with the thermostat controlled fan,
>would I get a warning of some kind?
>
>Here's what I'm worried about: ever since my dad's Jetta in 1987, I've
>been quite familiar with the thermo fan that goes off after you stop.
>So that didn't freak me out.  But now I've noticed something different,
>only recently.
>
>Instead of a low fan sound with a sound of air, there is a much louder
>sound that sounds like a old dustbuster.  I haven't heard this sound
>before.
>
>Now admittedly, until recently I was living in a condo complex with this 
>car, and with the car park so far away then I may not have noticed
>this sound if it is cold-weather behavior.  However, I don't recognize
>it, and since I hear something like a motor spinning without any sort of
>"fan" sound, I'm a bit concerned, especially as it seems to start up for
>no reason - maybe even 30 mintues after I've shut the car off.
>
>If anyone can offer any advice from this weak discription, pls. let me 
>know.
>
>Thanks,
>John
>
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>


John,

I'm sure you know that the Jetta has a 2 speed fan and yes something can run
hot but that's why you have a temperature gauge in the car. As long as it's
running near it's normal position on the temp gauge I wouldn't worry.  But
on the other hand if you notice that the fan starts running alot especially
now that cooler weather is upon us I would then get it checked out by a
qualified VW technician, right Don?  If your mechanically inclined like me 
just take out the thermostat and replace it. BTW on the VR6 that's not to
easy so I would say approach this with caution unless your familiar with VW
engines.

Bob
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