Pug 306 cooling fans

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Wed 6 Sep 2006 08:56
Pug 306 cooling fans - Dai O
Morning guys

I have a problem on a 2001 Pug 306, can someone tell me how easy is it to test the fans without pulling the grills or rad off, i have heard there could be some way of tricking the car it is in "limp home mode" which should run both fans, anyone tell me if this is true and if so where is this cable plug located. I think the off side fan is dead but i don't want to rip it apart without good cause


Cheers for looking
Dai
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Wed 6 Sep 2006 13:30
Pug 306 cooling fans - nick62
With the engine ticking-over, disconnect the GREEN two pin temperature sensor connector at the TOP of the thermostat/waterpump housing (petrol engine). This is at the top right-hand end of the engine and is really easy to see and access. There are three sensors on a 306 (it is French afterall) so make sure you get the right one.......its is by far the easiest one to get at, (the other ones will be brown and blue I think!)

Both fans should then cut-in within 1 to 2 seconds.

When you re-connect it I think only one fan should stop until you turn off the ignition, (but I might be wrong here).
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