Yes it was the silly ac fan switch. I might have hit it or my passenger may have been playing with it without me noticing and it was slightly on!

I should have known to check their first! SOLVED

Thanks everyone!

Rob
Bloomingburg NY

On Jun 27, 2011, at 1:17 PM, Ken Wilford wrote:

> Actually David Bierel just reminded me that it is probably a problem in
> the AC system since the radiator fan switch has full time hot so it
> would just stay on all the time (even when the van is shut off).  If it
> is shutting off with the van shutting off then most likely what has
> happened is that someone has inadvertently turned your AC on (temp
> switch).  Check to me sure this is turned off.  If it is then it could
> be a problem with a relay in the back of the van but I am betting that
> the switch got bumped or turned on by a little kid or something.
>
>
>
> On 6/27/2011 12:38 PM, Robert Stewart wrote:
>> Thanks Ken!
>>
>> Robert
>>
>> On Jun 27, 2011, at 12:31 PM, Ken Wilford 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 <http://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.
>>>
>>