

| Subject: | Re: Replacing radiator Fan Thermo switch questions |
| From: | Dan N |
| Date: | Mon, 23 Aug 2021 09:08:31 -0700 |
You never have AC or you have AC and deactivate it? On Mon, Aug 23, 2021 at 9:05 AM Tom Buese <tantonbz@gmail.com> wrote: > Yes, I have 19.12 open, but was confused by the factory settings listed > being a little different that the new switch. Meanwhile I am running a 2.1 > on Digijet & no AC, so not sure if that makes any difference! > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Aug 23, 2021, at 11:38 AM, vw_van_fan_Mark <madvws@cox.net> wrote: > > > > The new switch you have is the standard replacement temp range. > > > > The "wrong" switch turns on the fan at lower temps than that. > > > > The early watercooled vans used one that turned on at higher temps than > your new one. > > > > Bentley page 19.12 shows the original factory temp switch ranges for > waterboxers. > > > > After you replace it, look closely at your old one to see what temp > markings are on it. > > > > Mark > > > > Tom Buese wrote: > >> My thermo switch is bad & I have a new spare that is rated 85-93 > degrees C. I read an old post from Mark Drillock talking about the several > different switches that were available 12 years ago & a problem w/ using > one that operates at a lower temp thus causing the #7 fuse to overheat & > melt the plastic around the fuse holder! I dont want to install my new > switch if that is the wrong one! > >> Do I have the best switch or did I get the wrong one? Inquiring mind > needs to know before another 500 mile RT on Friday! TIA! > >> > >> Sent from my iPhone > >> > >> > >> Sent from my iPhone > >> >
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