key out fan spins very fast

2004 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
10,300 MILES
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JUSTRICK2012
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2004 vw passat gl 1.8t 103,000 miles electric fan spins when i turn on car and turns off when i take the key out .It spins very fast..it has a new oil pump, radiator, timing bellt?
May 29, 2012 at 5:21 AM
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FIXITMR
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check your fan relay it may be locked up.
May 29, 2012 at 5:03 PM
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EXOVCDS
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Relay #8 is the high speed relay... it is triggered by the rad fan switch & the a/c pressure switch.

If the fan goes OFF when the engine is off, then the relay is NOT stuck on.

Trace the circuits and you will find your fault.

Thomas
May 30, 2012 at 2:17 AM
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