Hello All,

A newbie here, forgive me for posting on a topic similar to others but I can't find one with quite the same symptoms as I'm having with my Golf. I have addressed some things already so hopefully recounting that might be of use to someone in future.

I was wondering if anyone could advise wether both fans should have cause to run from start up under "normal" conditions? Perhaps a limp mode when certain codes are registered?

My fans started doing this but unlike others it didn't register any warning lights (one briefly for a day but went away again of it's own accord). I've also ruled out what sounds like a common problem with the smaller fan failing, as both mine always work, and fan switches, as mine always switch off when the ignition is switched off (I've read others didn't).

I had a code read from a mechanic friend and the only codes were G294 brake boost pressure and an immobiliser code (swapping a key casing has thrown my spare). G294 is apparently also a common problem, broken wiring to a sensor, so I fixed this but the problem remained. I had the codes cleared in case the car needed to see that, but again it persisted.

Now the car is due to go to my mechanic friend on Wednesday and Sod's law it's behaving itself for the last few days! Would be good to know why and whether it's likely to return if anyone has any knowledge?!

thanks in advance.