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1996 Volkswagen Golf fan issues
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sparkprincess
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Jul 8, 2014, 7:28 AM
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1996 Volkswagen Golf fan issues
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Hey guys, I bought myself an awesome little Golf in January and now i am having a few issues with it. It is a 1996 VW Golf 1.8L with 112,000kms on it... I have changed things like the fuel pump, the fuel filter, the ignition coil, the timing belt, and the water pump. Now I am having issues with my car overheating. The fuse keeps blowing on my radiator fan and im not sure if that is a problem with my thermostat or the fan?! It was an issue in winter as well when i sat at idle it would over heat (maybe cause the fan wasnt kicking in?) Does anyone have any insight? Maybe previous experience? The info would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance
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kev2
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Jul 8, 2014, 8:17 AM
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Re: 1996 Volkswagen Golf fan issues
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check fan amp draw -
My colleague discretesignals hopefully will post he is familiar with the VW fan circuits
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Discretesignals
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Jul 8, 2014, 11:56 AM
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Re: 1996 Volkswagen Golf fan issues
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With or without air conditioning?
Kev is more than experienced to help you out 
Since we volunteer our time and knowledge, we ask for you to please follow up when a problem is resolved.
(This post was edited by Discretesignals on Jul 8, 2014, 11:57 AM)
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sparkprincess
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Jul 12, 2014, 11:24 AM
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Re: 1996 Volkswagen Golf fan issues
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cheers guys, the car has NO air conditioning.
My dad and I had another look at it today and the fan switches on and runs for a few seconds and then the fuse blows.
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Discretesignals
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Jul 12, 2014, 2:20 PM
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Re: 1996 Volkswagen Golf fan issues
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More than likely the fan motor is using too many amps because it is worn out or binding. Spin the fan by hand and make sure that it isn't rubbing or binding.
You can measure the amount of amperage the fan motor uses, but you need an inductive clamp with a digital volt meter. The amount of amps going through there would fry a meter fuse if you measured it directly through the meter.
The fan motor is going to use the most amps to get itself moving. As the motor speeds up the amperage goes down or should. Also make sure there are no obstructions in front of the fan or radiator that would hinder its air flow. It is good idea to clean the fins out in the radiator with the old fan out, if you decide to replace the motor.
Since we volunteer our time and knowledge, we ask for you to please follow up when a problem is resolved.
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sparkprincess
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Jul 12, 2014, 8:42 PM
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Re: 1996 Volkswagen Golf fan issues
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Thanks for the help! I have to wait til monday to look into the issue a bit more. I think ill try to replace the fan motor. I will keep you posted to how it goes as soon as i change it!
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sparkprincess
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Aug 2, 2014, 6:15 PM
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Re: 1996 Volkswagen Golf fan issues
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Ok, so it was the fan! I have a new fan ordered and it should be here Tuesday. I'm going to put in in myself... Is there anything I need to know?
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Discretesignals
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Aug 3, 2014, 8:18 AM
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Re: 1996 Volkswagen Golf fan issues
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Not sure if there is anything you need to know. I'm sure if there is something that you need to know, you'll ask. 
Since we volunteer our time and knowledge, we ask for you to please follow up when a problem is resolved.
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Tom Greenleaf
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Aug 3, 2014, 8:56 AM
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Re: 1996 Volkswagen Golf fan issues
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? Couldn't find a 1.8 available for US anyway and no question if A/C or not but not the whole point. If whole assembly comes together shouldn't be a real problem if right unit. If you are just getting a motor if that's possible watch out for reverse threads on it how it holds the fan blades. If new nut not with new motor check threads on new for "left hand" threads.
Not this but if that breaks off doing a motor only it's a problem either for a core deposit or finding another nut if so or saving the old one IF AND ONLY IF THIS SITUATION!
Last is just make sure when it works it spins the correct way - sorry, lousy info for this available,
T
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sparkprincess
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Aug 11, 2014, 12:19 AM
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Re: 1996 Volkswagen Golf fan issues
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You guys are awesome! everything went smoothly :) it only took me 30 mins to swap out the fan! It was only the fan assembly and the motor so it went in no problem. Everything is working super smoothly :) thanks heaps for all your help!
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Tom Greenleaf
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Aug 11, 2014, 2:03 AM
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Re: 1996 Volkswagen Golf fan issues
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Glad to hear it, closed as solved,
T
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