Volkswagen: Unnecessary Electric Coolant Fan Replacements

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Volkswagen: Unnecessary Electric Coolant Fan Replacements

ImportCar Staff Writers
By ImportCar Staff Writers
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Volkswagen electric coolant fan

Model: 2006 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan

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Customer concerns of “electric coolant fans continue to run after the ignition is switched off” are resulting in unnecessary coolant fan replacements.

It is considered normal operation for the electric coolant fans to continue to run for up to 15 minutes after the ignition is switched off in gasoline engine applications, and up to 16 minutes in diesel engine applications.

Service Procedure

Verify the period of time the electric coolant fans continue to run after the ignition is switched off.

If the period verified is less than 15 minutes in gasoline engine applications, or less than 16 minutes in diesel engine applications, this is considered normal operation and the customer should be notified as such.

If the period verified is more than 15 minutes in gasoline engine applications, or more than 16 minutes in diesel engine applications, continue with the diagnosis.

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