How long does a VW cooling fan last?

How long does a VW cooling fan last?

The thought of walking away from your Volkswagen with the cooling fans buzzing away leaves most people with images in their heads of dead batteries and tow trucks. Rest assured—this is in fact normal operation. The after-running of the cooling fans is deliberate and can sometimes last up to 16 minutes after switching the engine off.

How to troubleshoot the air conditioning in a VW Passat?

Check the cables that circulate the air next. The control panel will need to be removed first. Find the cable that extends from the heating and air conditioning unit. It will be small and black. Inspect it along with its connections to make sure there are no leaks.

How long does a car cooling fan run after shutting off the engine?

Rest assured—this is in fact normal operation. The after-running of the cooling fans is deliberate and can sometimes last up to 16 minutes after switching the engine off.

Why does my TDI cooling fan run after shutting the engine off?

Since the vehicle does not know you are only going on a short trip, it may start this process just before you arrive at your destination and now that engine is switched off and the vehicle is stationary the system will self-activate the cooling fans at high speed in an attempt to bring down those high temperatures now trapped below the hood.

How to diagnose and fix continuously running cooling fan?

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Is it normal for a car cooling fan to run constantly?

Both cooling fans run constantly. The AC is off. Engine cold, start up, and they both run continuously. Key off, and they both stop. Not sure about the different speeds, but I venture to say it is high speed. I suspect this is not normal. However, the AC does work good!

Why are both radiator fans running at the same time?

In prepping for a 2K trip next week, there couple of quibbles I need to address. Both cooling fans run constantly. The AC is off. Engine cold, start up, and they both run continuously. Key off, and they both stop.

Why are the cooling fans buzzing on my new diesel?

It’s cold outside; you went for only a short trip up the road, the engine is not even warm yet but when you shut the engine off and get out you notice the cooling fans buzzing away like they do on a hot summer day. This can’t be normal, right? This is a common concern with new Clean Diesel owners and rightfully so.

What’s the coolant temp on a 2002 Golf?

I have two 2002 Golfs that I noted coolent temps on recently.. On our Automatic TDI, at 110 degrees out it gets up around 225 degrees. My Manual TDI on the same day stays cooler, peaks around 205 degrees or so. Don’t know if it’s a transmission thing or if all the TDIs just vary..

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Why does my VW Jetta fan keep running?

The fan can run after the engine shuts off, but I’ve read about failures where the fan keeps running until the battery is dead. A sticking relay or switch, can jar itself loose while driving. But if it sticks once, it will likely do it again. You might not have given it enough time to shut off,…. on the other hand, keep an eye on it.

When to stop running the fan on a GTI?

This is a risky time to stop pushing coolant around, as hot spots can occur in the rad, even if the engine is relatively cool. The running fan is supposed to get the top of the rad cool quickly. Ready to race!