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Radiator Fan 87 w/AC
Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
Wed, 25 Oct 2000 15:03:35 -0400
My radiator fan is making more noise on low speed than it used to. Are new two speed fans available for less than $500...
Re: Looking for some radiator parts
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 10 Jun 2016 18:12:33 -0400
...For the vans with the two speed fan motors a resistor needs to be wired in for two speed fan operations. I am putting...
Re: Looking for some radiator parts
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
Fri, 10 Jun 2016 22:17:19 +0000
...For the vans with the two speed fan motors a resistor > needs to be wired in for two speed fan operations. I am putting...
Anyone familiar with the Behr AC system or auto AC in general?
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sat, 9 Jun 2012 19:28:06 -0500
...Anything else? What about the radiator and fan? It's an 83 diesel, and that radiator and fan setup is pretty good, but I...
Re: Fan On Rad Question?
Historical mailing list - James Flanigan
Tue, 5 Jun 2001 09:53:26 -0500
...for perhaps the switch), you will hear the fan. You can find the two speeds by trial and error. Tou cannot cause any damage...
[Help] Radiator Fan going really fast with vibration
Historical mailing list - Fryday
Thu, 20 Jun 2002 17:14:45 -0700
So, it seems that the radiator fan comes on and turns really fast and there's some sort of vibration (which could just be...
Re: AC Question
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Wed, 18 Jul 2012 11:11:19 -0500
...later) the radiator fan is a 3 speed fan. Under most normal circumstances it will only run on the lower two speeds. The slower...
fan speed (How-to Test your fan setup)
Historical mailing list
Fri, 22 Oct 1999 09:41:14 EDT
How-to, very simply, trouble shoot the Radiator Fan system on 83.5-91 watercooled (non-diesel) Vanagons. 1. Remove lower grille 2. Unplug...
Re: All 2 Speed Radiator Fans Use Internal Resistor?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sun, 10 Feb 2013 17:24:17 -0500
...It's been my impression that the two-speed fan has high and low-speed windings, but I don't know for certain. The...
Re: Radiator Fan
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Thu, 4 Jun 2020 15:24:20 -0400
...When I jump the fan with the plug that > attaches to the radiator fan switch, the R/Bk wire makes the fan work So...
Re: Still looking for 84-85 Radiator fan shroud
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 6 Aug 2016 14:24:42 -0400
...Still looking for 84-85 Radiator fan shroud I am desperate need of a good used radiator fan shroud for an 84-85 Vanagon...
Re: radiator fan
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 28 Jul 2016 17:38:27 -0400
There are two speeds (I thinks) to that radiator fan. It is actually a two speed motor. The real early water boxers have some...
Re: [Help] Radiator Fan going really fast with vibration
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Fri, 21 Jun 2002 11:48:20 -0400
...Yes, the radiator fan on the water cooled Vanagon's has two speeds. Under normal conditions only the lower (and quieter) speed is used...
Another LED application
Historical mailing list
Sun, 05 May 1996 22:50:15 -0700
Several of us have installed manual over-ride switches to control our radiator fan circuits when we want them on rather than wait until...
Re: Running hot/No fan Running
Historical mailing list - t bill
Thu, 4 Jun 1998 20:23:07 -0700
...of the > radiator is my guess. > > > Any suggestions?? > -steve- > I had the same problem. The fan is a two speed fan and the first...
Cooling Fan -AC Condenser Effieciency
Historical mailing list - Warren Chapman
Sat, 10 Aug 2002 02:40:05 -0400
...The fan is shrouded and has two speeds depending on the temp of water exiting the radiator. It comes on low speed whenever the...
Re: Radiator Fan
Historical mailing list
Thu, 4 Jun 2020 15:50:15 -0400
...When I jump the fan with the plug that >> attaches to the radiator fan switch, the R/Bk wire makes the fan work > > > So...
Re: After Market Radiator Fan?
Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
Sun, 27 May 2001 15:06:15 -0400
...As far as I know, the radiator fan is only two speed. The high speed circuit is controlled by the temp switch on the...
Re: Fan resistor
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sat, 23 Jul 2011 13:21:27 -0400
...What's the resistance of the fan resistor? It's a two-stage one, correct? The smaller non-AC fan is a two-speed...
fan switch or sensor, a busdepot question
Historical mailing list - gary hradek
Mon, 29 Sep 2003 13:13:58 -0700
...Busdepot sells a sensor switch which is a lower temperature switch for the two speed radiator fan. Does anyone know if it works better...
Re: Radiator Fan
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Thu, 4 Jun 2020 13:13:03 -0700
...When I jump the fan with the plug that > >> attaches to the radiator fan switch, the R/Bk wire makes the fan work > > > > > > So...
Re: AC Question
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Wed, 18 Jul 2012 00:17:48 -0400
...later) the radiator fan is a 3 speed fan. Under most normal circumstances it will only run on the lower two speeds. The slower...
Re: Cooling fan issues
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
Tue, 19 Jul 2016 11:16:10 -0400
John, did you read this yet? http://www.vanagain.com/troubleshoot-your-radiator-fan/ When you turn in your AC your low speed fan...
Re: Radiator Fan
Historical mailing list
Thu, 4 Jun 2020 16:24:16 -0400
...When I jump the fan with the plug that >>>> attaches to the radiator fan switch, the R/Bk wire makes the fan work >>> >>> >>> So...
Re: Radiator Fan
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Thu, 4 Jun 2020 13:42:49 -0700
it could be radiator fan switch (the one on bottom of the radiator) get corroded or too much calcium deposit on it which making...
Re: fan switch or sensor, a busdepot question
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Wed, 1 Oct 2003 07:57:40 -0700
...sensor switch which is a lower > temperature switch for the two speed radiator fan. > Does anyone know if it works better? > thanks gary > Date...
Re: Oil Temps, Coolers, and pumps, separated circuits?
Historical mailing list
Wed, 24 Apr 1996 11:40:23 -0700
...of radiator capacity, but the water circuit fails to supply the heat to the radiator. That's why the fan's two speeds are...
Re: 2.1L coolant light problem
Historical mailing list - gary hradek
Thu, 17 Jul 2003 08:53:46 -0700
...a radiator flush. regards gary --- mark drillock <drillock@earthlink.net> wrote: > Gary, only 2.1 models with A/C have 3 speed fans. > Speed...
Air flow = Got tools?
Historical mailing list - Geneva Saint-Amour
Thu, 9 Apr 2015 09:31:41 -0400
...Listers here talked us through a new two speed fan and water wetter product. Now with an auxiliary temp/rpm/hp/torq gauge on...
!985 Vanagon radiator leak.
Historical mailing list - Marion Lathem
Mon, 18 Sep 2006 19:41:22 -0500
...a two speed, no pins are closed... all three are open...? So how is the 12 volts getting to the Radiator fan motor.. to...
Re: Wiring Challenge -- Bentley page 97.68 -- Wire H6 (Rad. Cool Fan Thermoswitch)
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 29 Jul 2019 09:38:32 -0400
...If resistor absent or fan has plug connections you have the small two-speed fan and the fan relay on the panel is for...
Re: Cooling Fan info discrepancies
Historical mailing list - Mike
Fri, 12 Oct 2007 18:38:24 -0400
AFAIK, All models, two speeds. With A/C switch on, this forces on high speed fan operation (good to get it to stop overheating...
Re: A/C wiring on 84s
Historical mailing list - tolga
Tue, 11 Jan 2005 00:29:58 -0500
...to the fan thermoswitch (radiator). The wiring is >different on the A/C models to allow for a two-speed fan. Also, if you...
cooling, '91 camper
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Sun, 30 Aug 2009 13:19:19 -0400
...new Behr radiator. But, the tech then called me, and said he could not get the fan to come on. The fan was working...
Re: vanagon Digest - 30 Sep 2003 to 1 Oct 2003 - Special issue (#2003-967)
Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
Wed, 1 Oct 2003 09:55:24 -0700
...sensor switch which is a lower >>temperature switch for the two speed radiator fan. >>Does anyone know if it works better? >> thanks gary >>Date...
Re: radiator fan and A/C
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Fri, 26 Jul 2019 09:01:59 -0600
...radiator fan and A/C > > thanks Dennis, > > so the cut A/C circuitry is not related to the rad fan behavior... > > could you please...
Re: radiator fan and A/C
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Fri, 26 Jul 2019 08:34:45 -0700
...radiator fan and A/C > > > > thanks Dennis, > > > > so the cut A/C circuitry is not related to the rad fan behavior... > > > > could you please...
Re: 2.1L coolant light problem
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Thu, 17 Jul 2003 09:22:55 -0700
...One reason for this is that the radiator fan motor is MUCH larger and more powerful in the 3 speed models than in most...
Re: Fan resistor
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 23 Jul 2011 21:13:54 -0700
...why wait until the radiator sees a hot enough temp anyway ? perhaps they tried it that way and the rad fan was coming on...
An upgrade for a more efficent A/C system?
Historical mailing list - roger sisler
Thu, 3 May 2007 09:19:12 -0700
...However,the radiator fan is a two speed fan.Maybe it could be wired directly,to come on high speed by a dash switch...
Re: cooling, '91 camper
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Sun, 30 Aug 2009 15:05:05 -0400
...new Behr radiator. > > But, the tech then called me, and said he could not get the fan to > come > on. The fan was working...
Re: fan switch or sensor, a busdepot question
Historical mailing list - gary hradek
Wed, 1 Oct 2003 08:06:03 -0700
...sensor switch which is a lower > > temperature switch for the two speed radiator fan. > > Does anyone know if it works better? > > thanks gary > > Date...
Re: Overheated on steep grade in the Rockies/Questions??
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
Tue, 5 Sep 2000 14:56:53 EDT
...I have to check the radiator fan--which I have heard only run on one speed and kind of late in the game IMHO...
Re: 2.1L coolant light problem
Historical mailing list - SStones
Thu, 17 Jul 2003 12:14:30 -0400
At 08:53 AM 7/17/03 -0700, you wrote: >Mark, > So this brings up an interesting question. >Which speeds in the two speed...
Re: '90 Westy Radiator Fan
Historical mailing list - M Williams
Thu, 13 Jul 2000 23:11:05 EDT
...My question is in regard to the radiator fan. During the one week or so that I have driven my van, the radiator fan...
Re: 1987 Syncro Cooling Issue
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 4 May 2014 09:05:16 -0400
The air conditioning can operate the fan is two speeds also. Sitting in traffic the condenser will heat up and raise the pressure on...
Fan Runs Constant- ideas?
Historical mailing list - Dustin Fitch
Thu, 29 Aug 2002 11:22:57 -0400
...There's always one more thing! It has to do with my Radiator fan. It won't shut off. Ever. Never ever. I have...
Re: Cooling fan issues
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 20 Jul 2016 17:59:53 -0400
...It is likely the fan is cycling off when it is needed the most. From the radiator switch there is only low speed and...
Re: !985 Vanagon radiator leak.
Historical mailing list - David Milo
Mon, 18 Sep 2006 21:05:34 -0400
...a two speed, no > pins are closed... all three are open...? So how is the 12 volts getting to > the Radiator fan motor.. to...
Re: Air flow = Got tools?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 9 Apr 2015 09:35:42 -0400
...Listers here talked us through a new two speed fan and water wetter product. Now with an auxiliary temp/rpm/hp/torq gauge on...
Re: Cooling Fan info discrepancies
Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
Fri, 12 Oct 2007 09:49:10 -0700
...Is the radiator getting hot enough for the thermoswitch to turn the fan on? If it is then the thermoswitch must be having a...
Re: [Diesel-Vanagon] Re: All 2 Speed Radiator Fans Use Internal Resistor?
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Mon, 11 Feb 2013 08:58:25 -0800
...wrote: > I recently had someone call about a radiator that I have. I took the fan, > condenser and wiring harness off of it. I...
Re: Radiator thermo switch
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 18 Sep 2012 16:18:22 -0400
...They went to a lot of trouble to put a honking big fan motor in there so it would run when needed. Your engine...
Re: Noisy Radiator Fan
Historical mailing list - Brad Anderson
Tue, 22 Jun 1999 13:25:33 -0700
...Noisy Radiator Fan > > How come you didn't just get the whole fan off that van?.... go back and > get > it.... some day you...
Re: Cooling Fan info discrepancies
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Fri, 12 Oct 2007 16:26:55 -0400
...2 speed fans ... air conditioning or not. Mike dylan friedman wrote: > Do vans without AC have two speeds or just one? > > curious. > > dylan > > Kenneth...
Re: Cooling fan issues
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Tue, 19 Jul 2016 12:18:49 -0500
...Low speed >> fan >> comes on as it should but the other two speeds don't work. Also, when the >> AC is turned on, with...
Fwd: All 2 Speed Radiator Fans Use Internal Resistor?
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Mon, 11 Feb 2013 10:37:13 -0600
...All 2 Speed Radiator Fans Use Internal Resistor? To: diesel-vanagon <Diesel-Vanagon@yahoogroups.com> I recently had someone call about a radiator that...
Re: vanagon Digest - 9 Jan 2005 to 10 Jan 2005 - Special issue (#2005-35)
Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
Mon, 10 Jan 2005 12:36:36 -0700
...to the fan thermoswitch (radiator). The wiring is different on the A/C models to allow for a two-speed fan. Also, if you...
Re: bad mechanic???
Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
Wed, 18 Aug 1999 13:00:22 -0400
...anough flow, and that the fan is compensating for the lack of forward motion forcing air through the radiator. Maybe a good test would...
Re: LED to tell when fan is on.
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Tue, 22 Jan 2008 14:06:39 -0800
...And an 85 has a two speed van anyway. ( and an AC van will turn on the fan hard just by selecting the 'on...