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Blazeyellow Gti 6

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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?

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Posted 23rd Jan 2012 at 21:14
darkstar753

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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

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Posted 23rd Jan 2012 at 21:18
aaron6

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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. Smile

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Posted 23rd Jan 2012 at 21:20
Blazeyellow Gti 6

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Phewwwww! That is a relief thanks for that mate thought I'd bought a scrapper :L

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Posted 23rd Jan 2012 at 21:21
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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...Yes

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Posted 24th Jan 2012 at 07:20
Blazeyellow Gti 6

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What if the aircon doesnt work/blow out cold air tho like 70% of 306s?

Marc

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Posted 24th Jan 2012 at 10:13
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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. Smile

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Posted 24th Jan 2012 at 13:09
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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.

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Posted 24th Jan 2012 at 13:14
anth

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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.
Posted 24th Jan 2012 at 14:01
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Mine works... Wink

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Posted 24th Jan 2012 at 15:06
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aaron6 wrote:
Mine works... Wink


Lucky you then mate. Thumbs up

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Posted 24th Jan 2012 at 15:37
Blazeyellow Gti 6

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That's good that it works however there isn't much need for it in the uk as its always freezing cold ha

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Posted 24th Jan 2012 at 15:46
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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. Smile


Iv had a look in FAQ's and can't find the thread about doing this?

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Posted 24th Jan 2012 at 16:09
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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.

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Posted 24th Jan 2012 at 16:26
Blazeyellow Gti 6

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Ah I see :-/ I will have to remove the air con system then

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Posted 24th Jan 2012 at 16:36
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Can you just disconect the wiring from the ac pumpy thing and leave it in situ?

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Posted 24th Jan 2012 at 16:41
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aaron6 wrote:
Can you just disconect the wiring from the ac pumpy thing and leave it in situ?

Yes, you can do this....

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Posted 24th Jan 2012 at 20:40
Blazeyellow Gti 6

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So just disconnect the connecter on it and then rewire the switch in the car like you said?

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Posted 24th Jan 2012 at 21:57
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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!

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Posted 25th Jan 2012 at 06:24
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Nice one stan. Wink

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Posted 25th Jan 2012 at 07:28
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aaron6 wrote:
Nice one stan. Wink


No problem mate, I take it you won't be doing this if your air-con works though! Smile

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Posted 25th Jan 2012 at 13:09
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No, but if it dies and is an expensive fix I will. Wink

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Posted 25th Jan 2012 at 16:55
Blazeyellow Gti 6

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Thanks alot mate much appreciated

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Posted 25th Jan 2012 at 22:21
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No worries. Once you have a look in there at what I am talking about, you will find it very easy to do. Thumbs up

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Posted 26th Jan 2012 at 07:01
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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. Smile

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Posted 26th Jan 2012 at 10:16

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