could something have bumped the AC switch off of the "off" position?  My AC
is in the same state as yours and I think if I turn it "on" the blower fan
in the AC housing and the radiator fan both come on.  Mine is an 86 AT.
Edward

On Mon, Jun 27, 2011 at 12:31 PM, Ken Wilford <kenwilfy@comcast.net> wrote:

> Robert,
>
> I would unplug the radiator fan switch and see if that turns it off.  If
> it does then I would say that this switch has failed.  The fan switch is
> located by removing the lower grille and then you can see it on the
> driver's side lower part of the radiator.  New ones are $19 so it is not
> a big deal to replace.  Let me know.
>
> --
> Thanks,
> Ken Wilford
> John 3:16
> www.vanagain.com
> Phone: 856-327-4936
> Fax: 856-327-2242
>
>
>
>
> On 6/27/2011 12:21 PM, Robert Stewart wrote:
>
>> So the other day I started the van (1988 Auto GL Wolfsburg Edition
>> with AC - Not charged) and the front Radiator Fan went on a stayed on
>> while I was driving.
>>
>> The engine was cold and it was not hot out.
>>
>> It stayed on during the entire drive and only shuts off when I turn
>> the ignition is off.
>>
>> All temp sensors on the engine and coolant system were replaced 1 year
>> ago as well as all coolant lines and a coolant flush.
>>
>> Any ideas?
>>
>> Fuse, Relay?
>>
>> Any advice would be appreciated.
>>
>> I am a real beginner when it comes to electrical so if its an
>> electrical issue please explain it as simply as possible.
>>
>> Thanks again to everyone for invaluable assistance!
>>
>> Robert
>> NY
>> 88 Auto Vanagon
>> 5,000 on rebuilt engine.
>>
>