Hi Group,
A few weeks ago I wrote about an overheating problem in a 2001 Jetta. The car does not overheat on normal driving, but when the outside temp seems to exceed about 90 degrees, it happens. One symptom is that when I turn on the A/C the fans to not work (turn), but they do turn as the radiator water gets hot, the fans cycle on and off. This news group has indicated the fans should turn slowly (low speed) when the A/C is on. I have a Jetta tech manual, and it indicates how to make the fans turn by jumpering a connector. Someone mentioned the connector was under the battery. If this person reads this, do I have to remove the battery to get to it?
Does any one know if a problem like this would be covered under warranty. The car had 34K miles on it. The factory is indicating "NO", but don't necessarily trust that answer.
I did take the car to Bob Lewis VW and they want $1000 to fix it. I don't think this will happen.
Are there any good discount locations to purchase VW parts? I will replace the fans myself if this is the problem.
Thanks
Scott