GOLF MK1.HOW TO FIX - ERRATIC AUTOMATIC FAN ?(Tips).

[@ricgro7631]

Thank you so much. Your videos have and continue to help all of us. WV should employ you!!! Big up and all the love to you!

[@pjs-golfmk1-diy]

Thank you so much

[@sibusisozulu5953]

Thanx to this video I have a golf mk1 2001 old dash but injector model. I found the connectors on my thermal switch had rust due to water so I cleaned the contacts sprayed q20 and fan kicked in.

[@hiemabedrog]

I just did this whole exercise, and it was very helpful, it was my switch, but I also took out and tested the thermostat.

[@pjs-golfmk1-diy]

Great, I'm Glad it's sorted👍

[@Godstimingministries]

Your videos are amazing and so useful boeta thank you. Yesterday I watched this video after that I was able to locate and change a temp sensor for my fan to work.

[@pjs-golfmk1-diy]

Thank you sir. My pleasure., and glad to have been able to help u.

[@mvuselelozuma9669]

Hopefully this helps me fix my car !!!

[@RyanHavnar]

Hi PJ i have a problem with my heat gage not working what can be the cause of that i have checked all the fuses still nothing any advice please

[@jaredwaynemarrimuthu2868]

Hi PJ, I'm having an issue on my 2001 citi golf. Whenever the radiator fan comes on, the wipers automatically come on. When the radiator fan stops, the wipers also stop. I am unable to control the wipers when the radiator fan is on. However, when the radiator fan is off i can operate the wipers. I've owned this car for 10 years and have never touched the wiring. Any feedback would be much appreciated.

[@its_Aj_bruh]

Hello,could you plz make a video showing where the wiring of the thermo swtich goes to cause i cant find out where the wires of it comes from ro the swtich

[@marvinwalters9993]

Thanks for the helpful videos PJ. I have an issue with my radiator fan not switching on anymore. My car was overheating due to a faulty radiator. I replaced the radiator with a new one and fitted the old fan and thermal switch. After this the fan did not start at all and one of the two relays situated by the battery started buzzing. I could be wrong, but it seems like when the fan is supposed to start the relay starts to buzz. Any advice on what it could be? I replaced the thermal switch with a peogeot switch as well and still does the same thing. when connecting the fan directly to the battery it turns on...

[@andrewmouton7861]

Good day... We having the same problem replaced all the sensors... But the sensor doesn't switch on the fan.

[@vuyisilemarkmadai2403]

Cool video think I’ll be purchasing my thermostat switch soon.

[@pjs-golfmk1-diy]

Thank you for the compliment, and for viewing. I am glad I could bring some clarity help . Pls subscribe, if you haven't already done so. Cheers!

[@WillbarrLove]

Can u explain to me why my Mk1 misfires and sometimes starts hard and backfires...is it the spark plugs or can it be ignition coil Thnx

[@lebojoseph8391]

Hi Pj...tnx a lot on your videos they really helping a lot...now pls tell me is it possible to replace Fan blades?

[@pjs-golfmk1-diy]

Yes you can ..but it's the entire fan mechanism that you replace

[@vajaynunthandass676]

What's the side effects of having the fan disconnect from the themoswitch &rewire directly to the battery which means that fan working continuously with ignition turned on & off when ignition turned off.

[@joachimcilliers]

Hello oom , my oil does not work but my temp sensor is repcrd it reading on the oil pressure light, can you tell me the correct wiring diagram for the speedo cluster, my clock stop working aswell,

[@pjs-golfmk1-diy]

Hi Joachim Sorry for late reply.. to be honest when it comes to this issue I'm also bit in experienced. Did you recently open up the cluster and do some work on it..?

[@joachimcilliers]

@@pjs-golfmk1-diy i was hoping just for a wiring diagram then i can fix it myself

[@uniquemodeling1037]

Thank you, great vid

[@pjs-golfmk1-diy]

Pleasure :)

[@michelleruiters2620]

Good day!, Are you in Cape town? I replaced my switch after I bust a water pipe yesterday. My fan was initially connected directly after I had an accident and the fan wouldn't go on. After replacing the switch, it still did not switch on ,my cover for the fuse box is missing so I had to pick out each and every fuse😑 Finally found one that was broken and replaced it. I live in hope that it will go on now!

[@pjs-golfmk1-diy]

Yes I am?

[@michelleruiters2620]

@@pjs-golfmk1-diy Where in CT are you situated PJa? And do you work on cars? I am at my wits end with this fan, going to drive it now to see if the fan switched on.

[@pjs-golfmk1-diy]

@@michelleruiters2620 you can watsapp me. 0823462437

[@nonsookeke3396]

I enjoyed your video. Very informative. Please, when are you planning to make a video on the thermostat? If a thermostat is stuck open, will it delay the radiator temperature switch from reaching operating temperature in time thereby causing the engine to overheat? Please, I need clarity.

[@pjs-golfmk1-diy]

Hi, yes with a Thermostat stuck open.. You will also have issues of engine not getting to operating temp, cause the coolant is flowing freely through engine and radiator all the time... Once Thermostat is operating normally, meaning opening up at 87 degrees, allowing that coolant to go to radiator for cooling and then sending it back to engine,.. And yes your fan won't come on easily, cause the coolant has not reached the required temp for the thermoswitch to activate the fan... But when u are in traffic stopping and going the coolant will reach the required temp for the fan to kick in..., but it won't overheat... Once u hit a longer stretch of road the coolant will the cool down much faster, (too fast actually) , and your temp will drop too low,...so rather replace the Thermostat.

[@nonsookeke3396]

@@pjs-golfmk1-diy , thanks so much for your explanation. It makes more sense now. I appreciate your help.

[@nonsookeke3396]

@@pjs-golfmk1-diy I love this. I will try and fix back the engine thermostat for the car's optimal engine performance. Thanks a lot. 👍

[@jaysonjay6366]

I'm not getting power to my wires on my radiator temp switch. Can a faulty switch cut the power?? Aso can't find the fan relay nor the fuse 2009 tenacity fuse isnt listed on the fusebox layout so my fan doesn't come on at all but funny thing is the car never over heats and heat gauge never goes past half mark need advise as I like to get it sorted

[@pjs-golfmk1-diy]

Maybe try another thermoswitch... And also do a test on the fan wires. Fuse has to be there somewhere.

[@jaysonjay6366]

@@pjs-golfmk1-diy I went thru every single fuse there's no fuse for the fan so I'm guessing has to be relay but I aso can't find the relay

[@ebrahimabrahams4158]

My fan goes on but not off, I replaced thermo fan switch and thermostat. Why is it doing that. I checked faulty wires too bit nothing wrong there. Do you know why? Many people say it is fan switch the one i use is a 85/92 temp. Just got a 95/102 Wahler but wanted to see why it happens first

[@pjs-golfmk1-diy]

I have heard about this issue yes. Not exactly sure why it happens, but could just be with the quality of the thermoswitch. Have you tried another brand.?

[@lehlohonolomohale9627]

The radiator just getting hot on the top but the water at the fan swicth is still cold, I have change a fan switch and the thermostat so I am not sure what is the problem

[@pjs-golfmk1-diy]

If the bottom pipe is also cold then there's definitely something not right with the thermostat..take it out and check it ,.by putting it in hot water to see if it's opening

[@jeffr8670]

My speedo stopped clockin the miles? Any ideas

[@Brandon_Mk1]

Check/replace Speedo cable

[@shivarharilall2372]

When I use the choke on my golf it wants to cut off? , is this normal?

[@pjs-golfmk1-diy]

You pulling it out to far ..which means it's too rich ....try pulling out just a bit ,and it will idle around at 1200 to 1500 rpm... It's something you can control..

[@tulongahenoch3422]

What could be the problem if the fan switches on but then not switching off?

[@pjs-golfmk1-diy]

Could be an issue with the Thermoswitch , which is attached to your radiator.could be malfunctioning, or maybe bad quality.

[@RuanGreyling]

Hi could i maybe ask a few stuff i need to know

[@pjs-golfmk1-diy]

Yes sure you can

[@muhammedmotala4688]

What if after all I done that u said it still doesn't work what should I do?

[@pjs-golfmk1-diy]

You mean fan still not coming on..?.. Then u need to check the wiring. You may need an auto electrician to assist u to diagnose and determine if that's the case

[@malcolmmay5674]

Thanx for the videos it really help us a lot My fan doesn't switch on i think it might be the fan switch but i can only get the 2 point fan switch do you know how i can connect the wires

[@pjs-golfmk1-diy]

Hi just cut the wires off the connecting socket, and connect the wires to the fan switch..

[@hiemabedrog]

Cool content, just wish it was a millennium mk1 golf, I have a Tenaciti with all these issues.

[@pjs-golfmk1-diy]

Hi, what kind of issues you experiencing with your Tenacity.. Maybe I can help..

[@hiemabedrog]

@@pjs-golfmk1-diy i have the raintray rust, my fan comes on more than what I think it should, new water pump, thermo switch and Coolant, and I have a engine breather pipe broken.

[@pjs-golfmk1-diy]

@@hiemabedrog. Yes, so is your engine getting warm very quick.. Have you bled the cooling system when u replaced water pump and thermostat etc... Air lock can also cause engine to get hot very quick. Breather pipe...best to get a new one soon hey

[@hiemabedrog]

@@pjs-golfmk1-diy all of that is fine, fan just comes on quick, goldwagen recommended that switch, not sure what brand anymore.

[@vajaynunthandass676]

Nothing wrong with VW but shady mechanic greedy for false business.

[@vapouroil]

thanks👍

[@mlulekiranelo6557]

my golf one has spark, and does not want to start even petrol gage doesn't move, before it did that, it was sounding like old plugs

[@nathanjooste7323]

What would be the problem if the fan stays on and doesn't go off?

[@pjs-golfmk1-diy]

Hi, I've heard cases like this before and it turned out to be with the quality of the thermo switch.. Ensure you get a good quality switch, or if yours has been very long on the radiator, it could be malfunctioning..

[@nathanjooste7323]

@@pjs-golfmk1-diy thanks for the speedy reply. Ive just replaced it with a quality fan switch. Thing is, the fan wouldn't go off, even when i unplugged the switch

[@vajaynunthandass676]

Fan works with ignition and disconnected from themoswitch & rewired to battery

[@joachimcilliers]

Dankie oom