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bliss 12-07-2012 11:09 AM
Turning on the fan automatically
 
Some time ago, the 'system' that turned on the fan stopped working so my brother re-wired the fan switch to manually turn on the fan when needed. Now, I want to 'fix' the automatic function. Could someone briefly describe the parts that are included/needed - also, can they be picked up locally or need to be ordered from ERA?

By the way, I used to be able to turn on the fan at the switch or allow it to automatically turn on at around 180 degrees - it's the automatic part that stopped working.

Any input would be appreciated.

mr0077 12-07-2012 11:25 AM
You have a bad thermostatic switch, located in the lower radiator hose. Check the
ERA assembly manual for the part number and get it at a parts house, or they can supply it.

bliss 12-07-2012 12:41 PM
Thanks.

strictlypersonl 12-07-2012 03:49 PM
Unless someone has modified the wiring/dash, a fan override switch is built into every ERA after about chassis 5 (maybe even before that). Look in the back of your manual for its location.

lamaluv 12-07-2012 04:31 PM
Chassis # EXP002 has the fan override switch.

bliss 12-08-2012 10:12 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by strictlypersonl (Post 1221943)
Unless someone has modified the wiring/dash, a fan override switch is built into every ERA after about chassis 5 (maybe even before that). Look in the back of your manual for its location.
Yes, I have a fan override switch on my dash, it's the automatic part that stopped working - apparently (and as noted in post 2 above) it's a bad thermostatic switch, which I believe is "Switch, fan thermo (1980-1984 VW Rabbit Jetta: 823 959 481/75 - Page 133)" that needs to be replaced.

Do you agree?

strictlypersonl 12-08-2012 03:58 PM
You should check "the rest of the circuit" by touching the two leads together that go to the thermo-switch. If the fan goes on, the switch is bad.


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