Date: Tue, 19 Jun 2001 21:33:21 -0400 From: Bob <uctraingnopsamanet.com> Subject: Re: Engine Fan on 9-3 SE LPT
On Sun, 17 Jun 2001 19:01:29 +0200, Andre Meier <saablovernopsammail.de> wrote: >same prob on our 9-3 Cabrio Mod 2000 FSP with 200 HP fan rotates just after cold >engine start for appx. 10-20 secs. >Dealer said fan is for the cimate control, but it runs also when the acc is off. > >i dont belive that too! > The engine/radiator fan runs when the radiator is hot OR may be called to run when the A/C system compressor is operating. The A/C condensor is located in front of the radiator and needs cooling ie generates heat, even when the engine may still be cool. If the unit gets to hot, the computer will bring the fan on to cool it. That has no effect on the engine - the internal thermostat is keeping the coolant in the engine (and not circulating throw the radiator) until the engine is hot, then limiting the flow as need to keep the engine hot. I wouldn't worry much, but you can always as the dealer to check the operation - which they can do using the TechII analyzer. Bob
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