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 Demograffix.com
Regular  Location: Stevenage Registered: 12 Sep 2011 Posts: 145 Status: Offline |
Post #1
when I'm in traffic the temperature gauge moves to the red, but doesn't go in the red. At this point the fan comes on, should the fan be coming on sooner? when moving the temperature gauge is fine. Its had a new thermostat this year so not sure if thats the problem, maybe a sensor or something else? any ideas pleasegti 6 1998 phase 2 ________________________________________ stevenage black gti 6, 198bhp |
 Posted 3rd Oct 2011 at 14:53
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monkeyman
Seasoned Pro  Location: Sunny St Albans Registered: 01 Oct 2008 Posts: 1,955 Status: Offline |
Post #2
Check coolant levels and coolant strength, mine goes to about 70-80 when driving but can get up to over 100 in traffic on a hot day, fans should keep it below 110.________________________________________ Spanner Monkeys Monkey SpannerForum Search Clicky |
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Posted 3rd Oct 2011 at 18:43
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Demograffix.com
Regular Location: Stevenage Registered: 12 Sep 2011 Posts: 145 Status: Offline |
Post #3
monkeyman wrote: Check coolant levels and coolant strength, mine goes to about 70-80 when driving but can get up to over 100 in traffic on a hot day, fans should keep it below 110. Cheer monkeyman, how would I check the coolant strength, it might be obvious to most but im a newbie so bare with me. I bought some fan sensors today for £9.99 ________________________________________ stevenage black gti 6, 198bhp |
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Posted 3rd Oct 2011 at 18:47
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aaron6
Seasoned Pro  Location: On the sofa in maidstone Registered: 16 May 2006 Posts: 5,840 Status: Offline |
Post #4
Normally it shouldn't go above 97. That's when the slew speed fans kick in. 110 is when the fans cut in a double speed. So... Check the fans. Unplug the brown sensor on your thermostat, the fans should run slow for a few seconds then switch to max. If they don't you either have a dodgy sensor or fan unit. ________________________________________ See the sheer power and might of the lesser known burrowing owl. |
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Posted 3rd Oct 2011 at 19:09
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Demograffix.com
Regular Location: Stevenage Registered: 12 Sep 2011 Posts: 145 Status: Offline |
Post #5
I think I know what the problem is, Its missing a fan blade on nearside, both motors seen to be working. Does anyone know what fan blade I should buy as theres some on ebay or will most of the seven blades fit the gti 6. Also will I need to glue it on or screw it on? ________________________________________ stevenage black gti 6, 198bhp |
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Posted 4th Oct 2011 at 10:58
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aaron6
Seasoned Pro Location: On the sofa in maidstone Registered: 16 May 2006 Posts: 5,840 Status: Offline |
Post #6
Pass... But a whole fan unit only goes for £25 normally. Have a look at parts for sale or post in the wanted section.________________________________________ See the sheer power and might of the lesser known burrowing owl. |
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Posted 4th Oct 2011 at 12:36
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Demograffix.com
Regular Location: Stevenage Registered: 12 Sep 2011 Posts: 145 Status: Offline |
Post #7
aaron6 wrote: Pass... But a whole fan unit only goes for £25 normally. Have a look at parts for sale or post in the wanted section. Cheers Aaron, I managed to order a fan blade on eBay today for £13.50 hopefully it sorts out the problem ________________________________________ stevenage black gti 6, 198bhp |
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Posted 4th Oct 2011 at 15:29
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