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 Blazeyellow Gti 6
Regular  Location: Richmond Registered: 04 Jan 2012 Posts: 161 Status: Offline |
Post #1
Iv just recently bought a 6 and it's the first ive owned,I noticed that after I've been driving it if I park up and leave it running for 5-10mins the temperature gets up to about 90 however it doesn't use water or blow off pressure,also there is no sign of water in oil or out just wondering if this is normal? ________________________________________ R.I.P my first 6 |
 Posted 23rd Jan 2012 at 21:14
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darkstar753
Regular  Location: Enfield Registered: 12 May 2011 Posts: 241 Status: Offline |
Post #2
mine does the exact same when i'm stuck in traffic, gets to a certain point and the second fan kicks in and the temp comes down a bit.Freaked me out first time as well, but from what I read its fairly normal. Also whacking the aircon on seems to bring the other fan on and brings the temp back down to 80ish ________________________________________ Darkstar |
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Posted 23rd Jan 2012 at 21:18
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aaron6
Seasoned Pro  Location: On the sofa in maidstone Registered: 16 May 2006 Posts: 5,840 Status: Offline |
Post #3
Yeah, will go to 97 the slow fans should kick in. then the temp will drop to 90 and so the cycle continues. If it goes above 97 you will have a fan problem.  ________________________________________ See the sheer power and might of the lesser known burrowing owl. |
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Posted 23rd Jan 2012 at 21:20
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Blazeyellow Gti 6
Regular Location: Richmond Registered: 04 Jan 2012 Posts: 161 Status: Offline |
Post #4
Phewwwww! That is a relief thanks for that mate thought I'd bought a scrapper :L________________________________________ R.I.P my first 6 |
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Posted 23rd Jan 2012 at 21:21
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stan_306gti6
Forum Admin Location: Kent Registered: 18 Jan 2004 Posts: 21,769 Status: Offline |
Post #5
darkstar753 wrote: mine does the exact same when i'm stuck in traffic, gets to a certain point and the second fan kicks in and the temp comes down a bit. Freaked me out first time as well, but from what I read its fairly normal. Also whacking the aircon on seems to bring the other fan on and brings the temp back down to 80ish Activating the air-con doesn't start a second fan, as the fans are wired to only operate together or not at all. Therefore, you will find if the car is sitting getting hotter in the traffic, but hasn't yet reached 97C when the fans will both operate at low speed, they will both start to operate if you activate the air-con thus bringing the temp back down. Because the fans will stay on whilst the air-con is swtiched on, if you leave the air-con on whenever your in traffic you should see the temp stay at around 80C...  Stan. ________________________________________ "Supercharged - 454.1bhp/317.5lb/ft"Peugeot 306 GTi-6 2000 (X), Moonstone  |
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Posted 24th Jan 2012 at 07:20
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Blazeyellow Gti 6
Regular Location: Richmond Registered: 04 Jan 2012 Posts: 161 Status: Offline |
Post #6
What if the aircon doesnt work/blow out cold air tho like 70% of 306s?Marc ________________________________________ R.I.P my first 6 |
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Posted 24th Jan 2012 at 10:13
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aaron6
Seasoned Pro Location: On the sofa in maidstone Registered: 16 May 2006 Posts: 5,840 Status: Offline |
Post #7
Then it wont work as it aint activated. There is however a faq on here somewhere about wiring the the fans to work off of ac button. ________________________________________ See the sheer power and might of the lesser known burrowing owl. |
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Posted 24th Jan 2012 at 13:09
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stan_306gti6
Forum Admin Location: Kent Registered: 18 Jan 2004 Posts: 21,769 Status: Offline |
Post #8
Yes, as Aaron says, the air-con system is only activated if there is sufficient pressure in the system. If you have removed the system though, you can trick it into thinking there is pressure and therefore when you press the AC button the fans come on even though the rest of the air-con components have been removed.________________________________________ "Supercharged - 454.1bhp/317.5lb/ft"Peugeot 306 GTi-6 2000 (X), Moonstone |
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Posted 24th Jan 2012 at 13:14
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anth
Seasoned Pro  Location: Colchester Registered: 04 Apr 2006 Posts: 3,651 Status: Offline |
Post #9
Blazeyellow Gti 6 wrote: What if the aircon doesnt work/blow out cold air tho like 70% of 306s? Marc 70%!! thats generous, Ive never been in one where it works. |
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Posted 24th Jan 2012 at 14:01
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aaron6
Seasoned Pro Location: On the sofa in maidstone Registered: 16 May 2006 Posts: 5,840 Status: Offline |
Post #10
Mine works...  ________________________________________ See the sheer power and might of the lesser known burrowing owl. |
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Posted 24th Jan 2012 at 15:06
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stan_306gti6
Forum Admin Location: Kent Registered: 18 Jan 2004 Posts: 21,769 Status: Offline |
Post #11
aaron6 wrote: Mine works... Lucky you then mate.  ________________________________________ "Supercharged - 454.1bhp/317.5lb/ft"Peugeot 306 GTi-6 2000 (X), Moonstone |
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Posted 24th Jan 2012 at 15:37
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Blazeyellow Gti 6
Regular Location: Richmond Registered: 04 Jan 2012 Posts: 161 Status: Offline |
Post #12
That's good that it works however there isn't much need for it in the uk as its always freezing cold ha________________________________________ R.I.P my first 6 |
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Posted 24th Jan 2012 at 15:46
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Blazeyellow Gti 6
Regular Location: Richmond Registered: 04 Jan 2012 Posts: 161 Status: Offline |
Post #13
aaron6 wrote: Then it wont work as it aint activated. There is however a faq on here somewhere about wiring the the fans to work off of ac button. Iv had a look in FAQ's and can't find the thread about doing this? ________________________________________ R.I.P my first 6 |
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Posted 24th Jan 2012 at 16:09
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stan_306gti6
Forum Admin Location: Kent Registered: 18 Jan 2004 Posts: 21,769 Status: Offline |
Post #14
It is an easy mod, I will see if I can find it in the FAQ for you. If not, I will sort you out a guide myself. Bear in mind though this mod can only be done if the air-con system has been removed from the vehicle, as if it is still present it will cause the compressor to engage even though the gas is too low and therefore cause major damage.________________________________________ "Supercharged - 454.1bhp/317.5lb/ft"Peugeot 306 GTi-6 2000 (X), Moonstone |
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Posted 24th Jan 2012 at 16:26
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Blazeyellow Gti 6
Regular Location: Richmond Registered: 04 Jan 2012 Posts: 161 Status: Offline |
Post #15
Ah I see :-/ I will have to remove the air con system then ________________________________________ R.I.P my first 6 |
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Posted 24th Jan 2012 at 16:36
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aaron6
Seasoned Pro Location: On the sofa in maidstone Registered: 16 May 2006 Posts: 5,840 Status: Offline |
Post #16
Can you just disconect the wiring from the ac pumpy thing and leave it in situ?________________________________________ See the sheer power and might of the lesser known burrowing owl. |
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Posted 24th Jan 2012 at 16:41
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stan_306gti6
Forum Admin Location: Kent Registered: 18 Jan 2004 Posts: 21,769 Status: Offline |
Post #17
aaron6 wrote: Can you just disconect the wiring from the ac pumpy thing and leave it in situ? Yes, you can do this.... ________________________________________ "Supercharged - 454.1bhp/317.5lb/ft"Peugeot 306 GTi-6 2000 (X), Moonstone |
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Posted 24th Jan 2012 at 20:40
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Blazeyellow Gti 6
Regular Location: Richmond Registered: 04 Jan 2012 Posts: 161 Status: Offline |
Post #18
So just disconnect the connecter on it and then rewire the switch in the car like you said?________________________________________ R.I.P my first 6 |
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Posted 24th Jan 2012 at 21:57
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stan_306gti6
Forum Admin Location: Kent Registered: 18 Jan 2004 Posts: 21,769 Status: Offline |
Post #19
Blazeyellow Gti 6 wrote: So just disconnect the connecter on it and then rewire the switch in the car like you said? Yes, that's correct. To do the rewire, you need to disconnect the brown 4-pin plug off the pressure sensor, located in front of the power steering reservoir. Once this is done, you will need to bridge with a piece of wire pins 1 and 3. Now when you pres the air-con button, the air-con will not operate but the fans will come on and stay on until you press the air-con button again. But...make sure you disconnect the compressor first! Stan. ________________________________________ "Supercharged - 454.1bhp/317.5lb/ft"Peugeot 306 GTi-6 2000 (X), Moonstone |
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Posted 25th Jan 2012 at 06:24
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aaron6
Seasoned Pro Location: On the sofa in maidstone Registered: 16 May 2006 Posts: 5,840 Status: Offline |
Post #20
Nice one stan. ________________________________________ See the sheer power and might of the lesser known burrowing owl. |
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Posted 25th Jan 2012 at 07:28
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stan_306gti6
Forum Admin Location: Kent Registered: 18 Jan 2004 Posts: 21,769 Status: Offline |
Post #21
aaron6 wrote: Nice one stan. No problem mate, I take it you won't be doing this if your air-con works though! ________________________________________ "Supercharged - 454.1bhp/317.5lb/ft"Peugeot 306 GTi-6 2000 (X), Moonstone |
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Posted 25th Jan 2012 at 13:09
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aaron6
Seasoned Pro Location: On the sofa in maidstone Registered: 16 May 2006 Posts: 5,840 Status: Offline |
Post #22
No, but if it dies and is an expensive fix I will. ________________________________________ See the sheer power and might of the lesser known burrowing owl. |
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Posted 25th Jan 2012 at 16:55
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Blazeyellow Gti 6
Regular Location: Richmond Registered: 04 Jan 2012 Posts: 161 Status: Offline |
Post #23
Thanks alot mate much appreciated ________________________________________ R.I.P my first 6 |
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Posted 25th Jan 2012 at 22:21
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stan_306gti6
Forum Admin Location: Kent Registered: 18 Jan 2004 Posts: 21,769 Status: Offline |
Post #24
No worries. Once you have a look in there at what I am talking about, you will find it very easy to do. ________________________________________ "Supercharged - 454.1bhp/317.5lb/ft"Peugeot 306 GTi-6 2000 (X), Moonstone |
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Posted 26th Jan 2012 at 07:01
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aaron6
Seasoned Pro Location: On the sofa in maidstone Registered: 16 May 2006 Posts: 5,840 Status: Offline |
Post #25
Its lovely in the summer even when its 40°c outside to not see the temp guage go up to 90°c. Must be better for the hg too i'd imagine. ________________________________________ See the sheer power and might of the lesser known burrowing owl. |
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Posted 26th Jan 2012 at 10:16
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