Re: rad fan problem, and more.....

["Chris DeLong" <green536@hotmail.com>]

>
>A friend at work has a problem with her '92 Jetta.
>
>the rad fan comes on as soon as she starts the car.  It also makes a loud 
>scraping noise.  it's not scraping against the fan housing either.  I have 
>unplugged her fan for now (I don't think she'll need it this week with 
>these temperatures) and told her to plug it back in if the temp goes above 
>3/4.

Try turning the AC off. This will make the fan not come on all the time. 
unless the wiring has been fucked with.

>
>I see this as 2 problems.
>
>#1...the thermoswitch is buggered

Thats not very descriptive. Need more info. Is the switch growing things or 
does it have antennae?

>#2...the fan needs a new bearing

Replace fan motor.

>
>does anyone else have any suggestions on what this could be?
>
>also, how do I check an alt to see if it's working properly?  she has to 
>boost her car after every time she parks it.

Buy a multimeter. Set it to volts DC. Make sure it reads higher than 13V. If 
it doesnt then you have a chraging problem. If it does then you have a drain 
when the car is off.

>
>and the starter makes a horribly loud noise when she turns the key.....the 
>car is an automatic....is this a common thing?

Yes, automatics are shit. They even sound like shit.

>
>TIA
>Casey
>84 Roc
>83 Audi Coupe
>86 GLi...for parts
>88 Golf.....finally sold it to a friend who's car fell apart today (damn 
>mazdas)


Chris DeLong
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Seattle, WA USA
'80 16V Rag
'88 16V Rocco (for sale!)
'82 GLI
'80 'Vert (for sale real cheap!)
'65 Bus (for sale!)
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