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Coolant Line/Hose: Testing and Inspection






Coolant Fan, Checking

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Connector test set (VAG 1594 A)

Wiring diagram

Prerequisites

Main fuses must be OK.





Coolant Fan Control (FC) Thermal Switch (F18) OK.

Sequence

- Disconnect the connector for the coolant FC thermal switch.

- Bridge terminals 1 and 2 of connector with adapter cables from (VAG 1594A).

Stage 1 of coolant fan (V7) must start up.

- Switch on the ignition.

- Bridge terminals 2 and 3 of connector with adapter cables from (VAG 1594A).

Stage 2 of coolant fan must start up.

If 1st or 2nd speeds of fans do not run:

- Locate and repair open circuit in wiring using wiring diagram.

If no fault is detected in the wiring:

- Replace the coolant fan.