> Fin Beven wrote:
> >
> > I've recently purchased a '90 Carat.  The high
> speed on my engine cooling fan seems to "kick in"
> prematurely, as when running at freeway speeds on a
> warm (but not oppressively hot) day.  When this
> occurs, the temp. gauge seems to be running at about
> it's mid-point, and no where near the "blinking
> light" range.
> >
> > I'm wondering if this is normal, or if any of you
> have experienced a similar situation.
> >

Hello,

I had the EXACT same problem with my 90' westy. Turned
out to be a faulty resister the size of my fist.

it is located behind the front left headlight. [it
really is, must be to cool it off by wind] mine was a
blue/green color. You wil be able to tell it's damage
on site, or at least i could. mine had burned itself
and cracked. it's very large.

i had to get a new one from a VW dealership. $40-50.
If it's broken, the high fan kicks on instead of the
low. and way more often. it's very much, louder and
more annoying. Hope it helps.

p.s. this "resister" is not listed in the 'bentley'
manual.... far as i could tell.

=]

=chris

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