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GTI-R Kid
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Our car is finally getting places, but among the small teething problems is that the cooling fans for the radiator aren't kicking in. The engine water temp gauge (beside the rev counter) is also not working, and I'm guessing the 2 are related?
Under normal running conditions the engine is running pretty cool. I have a Defi gauge plumbed in to the top radiator hose, and when driving along it rarely goes over 70 degrees. However, when stuck in traffic or city driving, I've noticed the gauge start to move closer to 90 degrees (I've been careful not to let it go higher).
Problem is that the cooling fans never cut in. I've checked the connectors on the fans and they're connected. Checked all the nearby earthing points. Checked the fuses inside the cabin. Everything looks ok but they don't work. Haven't been able to pull out the radiator fuse in the engine bay to check it - anyone have any hints on how to get this fuse out? Is there a clip somewhere as I'm practically swinging out of it and am afraid I'm going to pull the whole fuse box with it.
Anyone have any suggestions as to other possible reasons for the gauge and fans not working?
Really would appreciate the help.
Under normal running conditions the engine is running pretty cool. I have a Defi gauge plumbed in to the top radiator hose, and when driving along it rarely goes over 70 degrees. However, when stuck in traffic or city driving, I've noticed the gauge start to move closer to 90 degrees (I've been careful not to let it go higher).
Problem is that the cooling fans never cut in. I've checked the connectors on the fans and they're connected. Checked all the nearby earthing points. Checked the fuses inside the cabin. Everything looks ok but they don't work. Haven't been able to pull out the radiator fuse in the engine bay to check it - anyone have any hints on how to get this fuse out? Is there a clip somewhere as I'm practically swinging out of it and am afraid I'm going to pull the whole fuse box with it.
Anyone have any suggestions as to other possible reasons for the gauge and fans not working?
Really would appreciate the help.