Why won't my fan turn on?

[scirocco_88_16v@hotmail.com (Brian Wagner)]

Going throught the same thing right now, after replacing the thermostat, 
water pump and fan switch nothing helped. What I have found is that the 
radiator is plugged and the half with the fan switch is consistantly cooler 
by 100 degrees. Basically to test this let the engine idle and warm up, then 
feel how hot the radiator is by the upper hose now move you hand to the 
other side and see if it is the same (bet not). If you have a thermal gun 
that works better than the hand (but it still works).

I have decided just to order a new radiator $99 and lifetime warranty at 
www.radiator.com (this is for a 16v). If you got the 8v email back I have 2 
good one in the garage $40 each + shipping LMK.

Brian


>From: "Warren R. Price" <wprice@neo.rr.com>
>To: <Scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
>Subject: Why won't my fan turn on?
>Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2002 09:40:49 -0500
>
>I noticed the recent post regarding the fan that won't shut off.  Sure do 
>wish I had that problem.  My fan will run when the defrost is on, but will 
>not run automatically as it should.  I replaced the thermostatic fan switch 
>(on the radiator) and the fan still doesn't kick in automatically.  I 
>haven't worried about it because it's all of 18 degress outside here in 
>northeast Ohio right now, but at temperatures above 55 or so, the car does 
>start to heat up in city traffic.  The defrost will kick on the low speed 
>fan, but that doesn't entirely do the trick (doesn't cool enough).  What I 
>can't figure out is why the fan will kick on when defrost is turned on.  
>That tells me at least the low speed is functional.  I'm guessing maybe 
>there's a relay that I'm going to have to track down.  There's a nasty, 
>tired looking relay up towards the radiator that I suspect.  I'll have to 
>start fiddling with it when it gets warmer outside.
>
>I finally switched to 20w50 by the way...no more oil buzzer/light at or 
>below 2000 RPM.
>
>One final thing...  I'm looking for some opinions on exhaust systems.  Mine 
>is solid, but it is also rigged up and doesn't fit all that well (I think 
>the previous owner did it himself).  I've had an exhaust place do some work 
>on it and it's better than it was (less rattle).  I guess what I'm asking 
>is, what's a good after-market exhaust system for a daily-driver?  
>Performance is always good, but frankly I'm more interested in price.  If I 
>could get a little of both, I'd be happy.  Any recommendations are 
>appreciated.
>
>Thanks
>Warren Price
>88 16V


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