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    Guys,

    I have had an issue with my fans, the main radiator fan is running almost constantly and at high RPM. I have done some fault finding and I think it is the small fan at the front (aircon fan) has packed in and so the other is working constantly when the aircon is on. I've been advised I should change the whole unit i.e. both fans. Does anyone have any experience? I have been quoted over £415 for the unit and labour to have it fitted down in Poole at a VW/AUDI specialist....seems like a lot.
    Any information would be greatly received,
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    Hi, do you have a break down of your quote from your garage? maily the cost of parts?

    It looks to me that the radiator has to come out to fix it properly.
     
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    It was a month or so ago that I got the quote but I think it was going to be a little over £300 quid for the fan unit and 1.5hrs labour to fit.
     
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    sdealers are really not worth the trouble and money for such things as FANS.

    Best thing to do it take it down to your local mech and get them to salvage a second hand working one..... set you back at least £100-150 including labour.

    It is your choice wether or not you actually want to put a second hand part into your car, i have never had problems with salvaged parts and saved a load of cash doing so.
     
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    Thanks for the advice, does anyone know a good local mechanic around the Poole area who could stick in a salvaged fan?
     
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    hi
    I had to take the fan pack off to change the a/c compressor on my gti.
    It is a case of removing the undertray, pulling the multi connector off, remove four screws holding it onto the radiator and puling it out downwards. i reckon its an hours work max. Fan packs are on ebay for about £100.
     
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    Thanks for that, the 2 packs I have found on Ebay come with Coolant Rad and Aircon Rad. Presumably I could get away with just the fan side of things? Evidently you didn't have to touch the radiator, it all just dropped out from underneath once you got the screws out?
     
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    Glad the sdealers didnt get you may i have my tip now? send it through.... come on now
     
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