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Subject:Re: fan speed
From:David Bogle
Date:Fri, 22 Oct 1999 00:04:50 -0400

Sean Birkner wrote:
>
> I have heard that there is supposed to be 2 speeds on the main cooling fan.
> Is this true?
>
> If so, I think one of the speeds isn't working. (probably the lower speed
> because the only speed that works is rather loud.)
>
> Any help is appreciated,
>
> Sean B.
> '90 V'gon, "Happy Bus"

Sean,

Sounds like you're green resistor behind the left hand headlight has
cratered.  Take a look and you'll probably see a crack or worse.
Dealers have them in stock for $10 and change or so.  Check the archives
for more details, pns etc.

Fan speed resistor, is, I beleive, the proper term.
--
Regards,
David Bogle
Brooklyn
'87 Syncro Westfalia