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Subject:Re: Rad Fan isn't working properly
From:David Brodbeck
Date:Thu, 8 Apr 2004 10:30:59 -0400

On Thu, 8 Apr 2004, pete owsianowski wrote:

> Is there a "Normal" spot for the needle to be?  Mine is always pegged just
> under the LED, unless we are on a long idle or doing some slow back road
> driving.  The fan will kick in then.  Just wondering.

That's pretty typical, but the gauge is *not* calibrated and VW allows +/-
one needle width when testing it.  Comparisons between different vans are
not particularly valid.

David Brodbeck, N8SRE
'82 Volkswagen Diesel Westfalia
'86 Volvo 240DL wagon