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polo gti fan problem please help!
Posted: Sun Nov 12, 2006 7:15 pm
by Suliman
hi i have a 2000 x reg polo gti.
ok this morning i started the car and the fan kicked in straight away even on a cold engine.now the fan is constantly coming on and off very loudley.it come on for 5 seconds loudly and then turns off for 5 seconds and then comes back on loudly.its a constant process.
i am getting worried beacuse i need to know what it is and if its going to be costly.
please can some one help me pleasee!!!!!!!!
thanks
Posted: Sun Nov 12, 2006 7:36 pm
by polo power
try checking the fuses and relays chap? might be the cause
Posted: Sun Nov 12, 2006 7:50 pm
by AKs_SlickPolo
Could be faulty temp sensor. Because a faulty one would give incorrect temp readings, telling the ECU its hot when its not. costs about £25-30.
Posted: Sun Nov 12, 2006 8:10 pm
by Suliman
ok thanks i will try them asap but will it be ok to drive?
Posted: Sun Nov 12, 2006 8:11 pm
by Suliman
also is there any other faults that i should know about the car?i have only had it for 2 weeks
Posted: Sun Nov 12, 2006 8:46 pm
by thedees1
Suliman wrote:also is there any other faults that i should know about the car?i have only had it for 2 weeks
Just read through a couple of pages of threads on here you will soon see the common problems..
Main ones,, pedal box recall, check to see if youve got a sticker on the floor of your boot,if its there it will have been done.
2. gearbox and clutch
3.cambelt tensoniors
4.Other than that just enjoy your gti!!!! i love mine even although repairs just set me back £1000 for clutch and gearbox repair and a few other bits and bobs.
Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2006 9:35 am
by hussain01
thank you the dee 1 for your help.
this forum is great!
Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2006 3:17 pm
by smokeGTI
There are two things to look for...
1 temperature sender-on the back of radiator
2 AC high pressure sender-this one is hiding behind right side
of front bumper.
Good luck for that.
Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2006 3:49 pm
by hussain01
the problem was a relay.
ok now where do i get one form cheap and what will it cost to fit it.
also will the car be ok for the time bieng driving on short journeys?
Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2006 4:00 pm
by smokeGTI
hussain01 wrote:the problem was a relay.
ok now where do i get one form cheap and what will it cost to fit it.
also will the car be ok for the time bieng driving on short journeys?
Try VAG-parts on this forum.
Are you sure it was a relay? is that located under driver's dash?
It's a kind of risky to keep driving like this,
but as long as you can keep your temperature right, then shouldn't be
a problem.
Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2006 4:10 pm
by hussain01
i dont know where abouts it is
the car doesnt overheat or nuthing like that its just the fan has a constant process off comming on and off.
so whats the best thing also i am going to get the year warantty due to alot of people are haveing clutch and gearbox problems and they are very expensive i believe
Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2006 8:00 pm
by polo power
i fort it would be a relay.
Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 1:36 pm
by brianpologti
[quote="smokeGTI"]There are two things to look for...
1 temperature sender-on the back of radiator
2 AC high pressure sender-this one is hiding behind right side
of front bumper.
Good luck for that.[/quote]
I try number 2 I disconnected the fan turned the ignition on but did not start and see if you can hear I relay dropping in and out, , cos Ive had the same thing, but it was just water corrosion in the multiplug, oh and I ve heard that if you run the air con it turns the fan on
if thats any help,