Radiator fan comes on even when engin is cold

Tiny
GERT1.8
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  • 2002 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
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My VW Polo Classic 1.8 radiator fan comes on irregular. Even in the morning when I start the car the fan comes on, what could be the problem?
Monday, August 1st, 2011 AT 5:25 PM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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Check and test the coolant temperature sensor/switch and fan relay
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Monday, August 1st, 2011 AT 5:36 PM
Tiny
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Could you give me some pointers on where the sensor and relay is and perhaps how to test them. Thank you very much
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Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011 AT 7:14 AM
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MANISH KUMAR
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My car is polo petrol1.2 2013 model. Problem is that my car radiator fan switch on automatically even when car is locked.
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Thursday, October 1st, 2020 AT 8:17 PM
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STEVE W.
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MANISH KUMAR, would it be possible to ask this as a new question using the link below? Please give as much information as you can. Thank you.
https://www.2carpros.com/questions/new
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Friday, October 2nd, 2020 AT 3:10 PM

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