Sensor or Switch

[fab]

Me rad fan stopped working and so i tested the fan by bridging the switch connector (switch meaning the yoke stuck in the rad). The fan worked. This part i get.

So where the hell does the sensor play a part in the fan not coming on? Because as far as I can tell it's the SWITCH that triggers the fan when the car is on.

Have i got it wrong?

Thanks!

[Laine_16v]

GSF, Eurocarparts e.t.c probs about £5 - £10.

[fab]

Cheers Laine. Got a switch on order. Worth while getting the sensor or should I bother? thermostat prob a good idea.

i think I have wobbalitis at the moment, cant help but take things apart!


Decided to have deeper look..



Before you lads decide to go out and spend some crazy dosh on fancy coolant take a look at whats inside your thermostat housing.

[MatBrown]

Thats looks better than most these days.


Mat.

[fab]

ai mat its one of them in-between cars at this stage. if i dont look after it I will be sending it to you!

[fab]

closing this one off lads. Was the switch. Done the thermo while i was at it.

All back together now..clutch is wonderful so are the tappets..belts are a little whiney but i will wait a few miles to see if they get quieter .
6 weeks of labour..and most of it spent cleaning engine parts! But i loved every minute of it.

see you and thanks.

Fab.