VW Fans Won't Turn Off | Keeps Running After Engine Shut Off

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Күн бұрын

This time I fix a problem that I probably caused myself. . . Doh!
What do you do when the radiator fans won't turn off on your VW.
In this case the VW is my 2011 Jetta Sportwagen TDI.
00:00 Introduction
00:17 Unboxing
01:09 What Happened?
03:50 Fan Replacement
07:56 Moment of Truth
09:06 Outro
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@Titan.Titansson Ай бұрын

I had the same problem with my 2006 Jetta. I thought it was the coolant temp sensor at first but the OBD shows normal temps coming out of that sensor. Back-probed the wires to make sure they were good. Only thing left--the fan control module. One expert said to replace the whole assembly but I see from your video that the module is part of the main fan, so I can replace only that part, just as you did. One tip for you: keep a couple of sheets of cardboard from your delivery boxes handy because sliding aroundon them under a car is a lot easier on your skin and knees and back than sliding around on concrete under your car, plus cardboard gives you more clearance than a mechanic's sled does. Good job!

@VHickleGarage 20 күн бұрын

It is possible to replace the module only. I looked into it, and I believe it was about the same $$ as a whole new fan + module, so it didn't seem like it was worth it. On my '04 Audi it's an exterior module that I have replaced. . . however I have also replaced the complete two fan assembly on that one as well. Good Tip on the cardboard. I usually do this, but didn't this time for some reason. I'm definitely getting to an age where I can tell when I've spent too much time lying on the concrete lol. I also like the fact that if any fluids get spilled the cardboard prevents a bigger mess, and makes clean up easier.

@njuralleyazzi Ай бұрын

I had this issue in my 2012 passat & I had done some research & told my husband the fan should be replaced, but he told me its the battery. Changed the battery & a few months later, now the whole fan aint cutting on. I changed the reservoir cause I had a coolant leak, the fan fuse, changed the cooling temp sensor, changed my air filter, now I'm looking into the fan & relay, smh. As we should have over a year ago.

@VHickleGarage Ай бұрын

It's usually the fan control module that ends up being the problem, but since they're typically sold a 1 unit it is easiest to just replace the whole thing. Of course if your fan isn't coming on at all now it's could be the fan motor, but a new one should hopefully fix your problems either way. The one I used, and linked to in the description seems to be a good inexpensive option. It's been nearly a year now since I did this and I haven't had any more issues with the fans.

@zikalapalmer3594 4 ай бұрын

I changed the alternator and battery but the battery light still comes on. By the fans still running can this be another reason why my battery light is still coming on? (I have a 2014 VW Jetta S 2.0L)

@VHickleGarage 4 ай бұрын

Possible, but seems unlikely. Have you scanned the computer, cleared the previous codes?

@danielmengustu9454 Ай бұрын

VW and AUDI A4B6 it is the same thing that binds and looses

@marksepeda5714 6 ай бұрын

How much was the fan

@VHickleGarage 6 ай бұрын

I think it was like $75. I can't seem to find the same one on ebay again. Elsewhere it looks the the Mahle one is $150. You can get one for more like $50 if you go no name brand: ebay.us/RxTySA

@ernestotahuilan9844 6 ай бұрын

Hey , so I’m having the same problem but was both fan spinning for yours ?

@VHickleGarage Ай бұрын

Hey sorry I didn't see this comment. Been a while so hopefully you got it figured out, but no I believe it was only the main fan that kept running.

@IvanIvanov-tn2iw 15 күн бұрын

I recently bought VW Golf MK7 2.0 TDI. It reaches normal working temperature in 5 minutes or less every time. And every time I turn off the engine, the fan keeps working for another 3 4 minutes. It never goes more than 90 degrees celsius but the fan keeps popping every single time. Is it a problem?