| Subject: | Re: Replacing radiator Fan Thermo switch questions |
| From: | Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM> |
| 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
> >>
>