rad fan not kicking in till last minute

1. user_51379 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2011 plymouth Posts: 2921 mk2 VTS

   #1 31st July 2011, 09:52

   as above my rad fan doesnt kick in till the temperature gauge is right near the top
2. marrygold Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 330

   #2 31st July 2011, 09:58

   Try a new sensor ,it might come on sooner and there only cheap

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3. toju Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2010 bradford Posts: 380 citroen saxo vtr 2003,black.

   #3 31st July 2011, 10:22

   as above,try a new temp sensor.

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4. Stevo123 Established Member Joined: Apr 2009 Redcar Posts: 1971 2000 Posi Blue vtr

   #4 1st August 2011, 14:40

   Temp sensor does not operate the fan on MK1. The radiator has a fan switch screwed into the side of it (passenger side). Replace that one.

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5. REVO_OTE L-plater Joined: Jul 2011 Hampton Posts: 89 02 Ice Grey Saxo Furio/VTR

   #5 1st August 2011, 14:41

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Stevo123 Temp sensor does not operate the fan on MK1. The radiator has a fan switch screwed into the side of it (passenger side). Replace that one.

   +1
6. user_51379 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2011 plymouth Posts: 2921 mk2 VTS

   #6 1st August 2011, 18:21

   thanks for reply guys but it was thermostat that was at fault