dual fans only come on when engine is hot

2000 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
140,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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GARO
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There are two fans on the radiator.
These come on when engine heated.
When I turn air con on, both fans come on and car runs normal to me.
I believe one fan should always be on and the second should come one when air con turns on or over heated.
Auto electrician says no, fans should only come on when engine is overheated and do not need to always be on.
Does any one know which is the correct way the fans should be working
Oct 22, 2015 at 6:52 PM
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STRAILER
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Hey Garo,

When the AC is operating the fans (one or two) should always be "ON" if the AC is "OFF" then the fans (one or two) should only come on when the engine needs cooling.

Let me know when happens, Best, Ken
Oct 29, 2015 at 11:44 AM
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