Audi 80 Mk II (1991-1995) - 2.0E 93L - Battery running flat

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Sat 26 Jan 2008 17:45
2.0E 93L - Battery running flat - TimOrridge
All,

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN FIXED, I AM JUST OFFERING ADVICE

Over the last few weeks I was waking up to a sluggish battery, and yesterday morning it wouldnt even start. After jumping it and running for an hour I noticed that the fan was on all the way. I then discoved that the fan had been running all night on several occasiions and had depelted my battery.

Fault was the thermo-sensor which screws in to the radaitor and goes to the fan (something was telling the sensor that the temp was at 100 degress even tho engine was off!). Replacing that means draining the system and getting one which costs 12 pound roughly. Luckily I had a old radiator which had one in also i put fresh coolant in and you wouldnt believe the mucjk that came out. Took an hour to replace and very simple on mine with limited mach knowledge and a haynes manual

This will probably be the case for most water cooled cars, like i said it worked for me

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