Air recirculation switch stays on

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campo
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Air recirculation switch stays on

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I have a 2005 Polo 1.4s. Lately, when I start the car the air recirculation switch (the one with circular arrow) comes on by itself and cannot be switched off. The recirculation fan is also on. When I try to switch it off, it stays off for about 2 secs, then comes back on again. And weirdly, it goes off when I reverse but then comes back on when I go forwards! Anyone got any ideas why this is happening? Is it damaging anything? And is there an easy way to fix it? Thanks!
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Re: Air recirculation switch stays on

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Not good, sounds like the control logic is being inverted for some reason.
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Re: Air recirculation switch stays on

Post by alexperkins »

The recirc flap motor on these is notorious for failure. It can be cleaned, but it might be easier to replace it. I had this happen on mine - drove me bonkers.
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