RossG Posted August 12, 2006 Report Share Posted August 12, 2006 Well, there hasn't been a 'known common R32 fault' that my car hasnt had - new strut top / ARB links, new engine due to rattle at 1400 rpm, rusty brakes... Execpt for the engine fan problem... Well, today I joined Pincher and Geo's recent club - been on a reasonable drive - parked at home and hear my fan pulsing as I'm moving Mrs RossG's car. Open the bonnet, and sure enough - the small fan isnt turning at all (climate is set to auto) and they are both pulsing every 30 seconds. As Mrs RossG casually remarked to Geo at the recent NE / Scotland meet 'good car these, eh? ' Ah well, guess this will be the first test of Warranty Direct's cover... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frazzle Posted August 12, 2006 Report Share Posted August 12, 2006 Fancy changing to an aero? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossG Posted August 12, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2006 Give me £10k as well and you have a deal Or - garantee me a job with you at the new place and I will just gift you the broken bloddy thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frazzle Posted August 12, 2006 Report Share Posted August 12, 2006 You've no chance if you spell like that. Hope you aren't looking at a big bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Pincher Posted August 13, 2006 Report Share Posted August 13, 2006 Ross - mine is going in for a 'diagnostic' tomorrow. Even though I've told them exactly what the problem is and what bits it needs, they said that they will want it for a second day as depending on the results they will have to order the parts in overnight. When I asked whay they couldn't pre-order them, the look of horror on the service guys face was like I had asked for a brand new car for free! It's out of warranty, but they have indicated that there will be some goodwill involved. BTW - might be worth checking to see if you have the modified fans. You can tell by looking for a green dot on the fan as you spin it round slowly (without the car running obv!) I found out that mine are the modified ones after I booked it in, so I'm going to mention it tomorrow to see what they say. I'll let you know how I get on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossG Posted August 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2006 Pincher - they are nut's arent they. Dealers must hate the Internet, but their lives would be so much easier if they just listened occaisionally. I will take mine round to the local shop tommorrow. I will ask about a goodwill gesture - but as I will be claiming the money back from Warranty Direct I'm not overly bothered. Mine don't have the green dots - I checked that a while ago when I first read about this on UK MKIVs. My high speed fan has pulsed on for a few seconds since I got the car - especially at traffic lights, or just as it pulls into the drive - and I never worried as the two fans remained spinning - only yesterday did they stop I wonder why they go all of a sudden. Feaking cars - they're wonderful when they work eh! Good luck tommorrow - let us know how you get on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogbucket Posted August 14, 2006 Report Share Posted August 14, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Dealers must hate the Internet [/ QUOTE ] Everytime I go in I normally end up saying something like, 'well its a common problem, I know loads of other owners on a forum who have had the same' usually get a disgruntled look in return Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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