shadetreemechanic
Active Member
Gday,
So I've spent a bit of time searching the forum and a few ppl have the same issue as me but no real clear answers so far. Here's the situation that's been bugging me:
When stopped at the lights, I need to have my aircon on to keep the thermo fan running to keep the engine cool. The fan naturally kicks in at half on the gauge (no aircon) but by that time I can feel the engine is way too hot. Its radiating heat if I stick my arm out the window and runs and sounds like a pig. If I switch the aircon/thermo fan on, temp sits on 1/4 (or just 2 bars from Cold) and all is well.
I've replaced the radiator, water pump, thermostat, coolant 50/50 spec. Also bear in mind this is a VR with only 1 speed thermo fan. So I think the relay is fine since the fan will work at 1/2. Do you think it's the coolant temp sensor that's faulty?
Cheers
So I've spent a bit of time searching the forum and a few ppl have the same issue as me but no real clear answers so far. Here's the situation that's been bugging me:
When stopped at the lights, I need to have my aircon on to keep the thermo fan running to keep the engine cool. The fan naturally kicks in at half on the gauge (no aircon) but by that time I can feel the engine is way too hot. Its radiating heat if I stick my arm out the window and runs and sounds like a pig. If I switch the aircon/thermo fan on, temp sits on 1/4 (or just 2 bars from Cold) and all is well.
I've replaced the radiator, water pump, thermostat, coolant 50/50 spec. Also bear in mind this is a VR with only 1 speed thermo fan. So I think the relay is fine since the fan will work at 1/2. Do you think it's the coolant temp sensor that's faulty?
Cheers