Fan On Full Speed When AirCon Is On
Fan On Full Speed When AirCon Is On
Hey Everyone!
I have a 2004 Avant and i noticed that when the A/C is on i assume small fan is running at what sounds like full power, as soon as i turn it to E-CON you hear it whirr down and stop should these not be spinning slowly with the A/C on?
My thoughts
Fan fuse under the dash
Fan control module?
Any help is appreciated!
Thanks!
I have a 2004 Avant and i noticed that when the A/C is on i assume small fan is running at what sounds like full power, as soon as i turn it to E-CON you hear it whirr down and stop should these not be spinning slowly with the A/C on?
My thoughts
Fan fuse under the dash
Fan control module?
Any help is appreciated!
Thanks!
Daytona Grey C5 RS6
MRC Stage 2 550BHP 850nm - Bilsteins - Hotchkis ARBs - Tubular Manifolds - Wagners - Apikol Intake - Custom Exhaust With Anti Drone - X-Carlink - 3rd Gearbox
MRC Stage 2 550BHP 850nm - Bilsteins - Hotchkis ARBs - Tubular Manifolds - Wagners - Apikol Intake - Custom Exhaust With Anti Drone - X-Carlink - 3rd Gearbox

Re: Fan On Full Speed When AirCon Is On
This sounds normal to me.
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
Re: Fan On Full Speed When AirCon Is On
Oh fantastic, i havent had it long wasnt sure if i was panicking, new car new noises and all that!
Daytona Grey C5 RS6
MRC Stage 2 550BHP 850nm - Bilsteins - Hotchkis ARBs - Tubular Manifolds - Wagners - Apikol Intake - Custom Exhaust With Anti Drone - X-Carlink - 3rd Gearbox
MRC Stage 2 550BHP 850nm - Bilsteins - Hotchkis ARBs - Tubular Manifolds - Wagners - Apikol Intake - Custom Exhaust With Anti Drone - X-Carlink - 3rd Gearbox

Re: Fan On Full Speed When AirCon Is On
Yeah, sounds like a jet engine spooling up.
You can always scan for fault codes to put your mind at rest (or, more likely, make you soil your underwear).
Also, FON.
You can always scan for fault codes to put your mind at rest (or, more likely, make you soil your underwear).
Also, FON.
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
Re: Fan On Full Speed When AirCon Is On
Thats good put my mind at rest..
I have Vagcom and it has scanned clean so far maybe il go again!
Thanks for the warm welcome
I have Vagcom and it has scanned clean so far maybe il go again!
Thanks for the warm welcome

Daytona Grey C5 RS6
MRC Stage 2 550BHP 850nm - Bilsteins - Hotchkis ARBs - Tubular Manifolds - Wagners - Apikol Intake - Custom Exhaust With Anti Drone - X-Carlink - 3rd Gearbox
MRC Stage 2 550BHP 850nm - Bilsteins - Hotchkis ARBs - Tubular Manifolds - Wagners - Apikol Intake - Custom Exhaust With Anti Drone - X-Carlink - 3rd Gearbox

Re: Fan On Full Speed When AirCon Is On
Update on this one i have found an issue!!
As you look at the car the right hand fan is not working its really hard to move by hand so thats my next investigation!
As you look at the car the right hand fan is not working its really hard to move by hand so thats my next investigation!
Daytona Grey C5 RS6
MRC Stage 2 550BHP 850nm - Bilsteins - Hotchkis ARBs - Tubular Manifolds - Wagners - Apikol Intake - Custom Exhaust With Anti Drone - X-Carlink - 3rd Gearbox
MRC Stage 2 550BHP 850nm - Bilsteins - Hotchkis ARBs - Tubular Manifolds - Wagners - Apikol Intake - Custom Exhaust With Anti Drone - X-Carlink - 3rd Gearbox

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Re: Fan On Full Speed When AirCon Is On
If the big fan is faulty it’s costly.
If it’s the smaller fan I have one if needed.
If your lucky might be a bad connection.
If it’s the smaller fan I have one if needed.
If your lucky might be a bad connection.
Re: Fan On Full Speed When AirCon Is On
If it’s hard to move by hand, that’s a bad sign.
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
Re: Fan On Full Speed When AirCon Is On
Do i need to strip the front end off or can i get to it from the top?
Daytona Grey C5 RS6
MRC Stage 2 550BHP 850nm - Bilsteins - Hotchkis ARBs - Tubular Manifolds - Wagners - Apikol Intake - Custom Exhaust With Anti Drone - X-Carlink - 3rd Gearbox
MRC Stage 2 550BHP 850nm - Bilsteins - Hotchkis ARBs - Tubular Manifolds - Wagners - Apikol Intake - Custom Exhaust With Anti Drone - X-Carlink - 3rd Gearbox

Re: Fan On Full Speed When AirCon Is On
You just need to put it in service position. No biggy. See my timing belt DIY in the FAQ for what's involved.
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
Re: Fan On Full Speed When AirCon Is On
Fabulous thanks mate thats pretty much my next job then! much appreciated
Daytona Grey C5 RS6
MRC Stage 2 550BHP 850nm - Bilsteins - Hotchkis ARBs - Tubular Manifolds - Wagners - Apikol Intake - Custom Exhaust With Anti Drone - X-Carlink - 3rd Gearbox
MRC Stage 2 550BHP 850nm - Bilsteins - Hotchkis ARBs - Tubular Manifolds - Wagners - Apikol Intake - Custom Exhaust With Anti Drone - X-Carlink - 3rd Gearbox

Re: Fan On Full Speed When AirCon Is On
I did a bit more investigating on this one while i was fettling the weekend..
The shroud was actually unclipped from the surround, i managed to clip it back in and the fan spins freely, it however does not do anything with output tests done via Vagcom.
It is also the little fan so i dont feel so bad that the cars going to die!
Steve if you wanna sell me the little fan let me know! if i dont use it il of course always keep it as a spare for another poor soul in need!
The shroud was actually unclipped from the surround, i managed to clip it back in and the fan spins freely, it however does not do anything with output tests done via Vagcom.
It is also the little fan so i dont feel so bad that the cars going to die!
Steve if you wanna sell me the little fan let me know! if i dont use it il of course always keep it as a spare for another poor soul in need!
Daytona Grey C5 RS6
MRC Stage 2 550BHP 850nm - Bilsteins - Hotchkis ARBs - Tubular Manifolds - Wagners - Apikol Intake - Custom Exhaust With Anti Drone - X-Carlink - 3rd Gearbox
MRC Stage 2 550BHP 850nm - Bilsteins - Hotchkis ARBs - Tubular Manifolds - Wagners - Apikol Intake - Custom Exhaust With Anti Drone - X-Carlink - 3rd Gearbox

Re: Fan On Full Speed When AirCon Is On
It might have blown a fuse when straining against the cowl.
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
Re: Fan On Full Speed When AirCon Is On
Is that the fuse under the steering wheel cowling or is that the fan control module?
Daytona Grey C5 RS6
MRC Stage 2 550BHP 850nm - Bilsteins - Hotchkis ARBs - Tubular Manifolds - Wagners - Apikol Intake - Custom Exhaust With Anti Drone - X-Carlink - 3rd Gearbox
MRC Stage 2 550BHP 850nm - Bilsteins - Hotchkis ARBs - Tubular Manifolds - Wagners - Apikol Intake - Custom Exhaust With Anti Drone - X-Carlink - 3rd Gearbox

Re: Fan On Full Speed When AirCon Is On
There’s a fuse behind the knee bolster. Big one.
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
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