where is the relay located for the secondary cooling fan the one that delays and comes on when hot
5

Asked by lauraredding Jul 26, 2014 at 05:31 PM about the 2001 Volkswagen Passat GLX Wagon

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

my secondary fan that delays and comes on when hot is not coming on and causing the fluid to bubble out the radiator resevoir. the car isnt indicating that it is gettng hot other than needing to add fluid more than 4 times a week and isnt running ruff. thank you

1 Answer
8,115

Scott answered 10 years ago

If the temp gage isn't climbing to the red, your fan systems are fine. Now, if your coolant cap isn't holding pressure correctly, it will allow boil-off. The reservoir may have a small crack or the cap seal is cockeyed. One way to check the secondary fan relay is to run the A/C...both fans should kick on.

5 people found this helpful.
Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

Shortcuts

Search Volkswagen Passat Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Deathjam4
    Reputation
    4,470
  • #2
    Chrisand Edwards
    Reputation
    2,660
  • #3
    tenspeed
    Reputation
    2,420
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Volkswagen Jetta
73 Great Deals out of 1,945 listings starting at $2,895
Used Honda Accord
49 Great Deals out of 893 listings starting at $2,995
Used Toyota Camry
41 Great Deals out of 899 listings starting at $1,888
Used Honda Civic
227 Great Deals out of 3,605 listings starting at $3,500
Used Volkswagen Jetta GLI
7 Great Deals out of 443 listings starting at $7,995
Used Nissan Altima
21 Great Deals out of 656 listings starting at $2,499
Used Audi A4
18 Great Deals out of 492 listings starting at $5,720
Used Toyota Corolla
137 Great Deals out of 2,181 listings starting at $1,990
Used Chevrolet Malibu
36 Great Deals out of 824 listings starting at $1,499
Used Volkswagen Golf GTI
15 Great Deals out of 352 listings starting at $5,999
Used Audi A6
3 Great Deals out of 107 listings starting at $5,995
Used Hyundai Sonata
42 Great Deals out of 1,020 listings starting at $3,499

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.