Squeeze and pull, squeeze and pull! always good advice for sure. Thanks again for taking us along on the repair Thomas.

@EXOVCDS

7 жыл бұрын

LOL... thank you for watching!

I like the way those side lamps come off. Nice and easy. Great explanation on why the motor went bad.

@EXOVCDS

7 жыл бұрын

Truly is simple!

Thank you for your insight and putting it online for the masses. Well done and thank you!!

@EXOVCDS

7 жыл бұрын

Augustjaz Thank you for watching!

Nice work Thomas and thanks for showing us all the tips of getting that fan assembly out. And nice follow-up to show how to verify the blowers work without putting it all back together first.

@EXOVCDS

7 жыл бұрын

This was a simple re & re... with it being slow at work, I can't be picky. I'm still waiting for a 2.0L Ford Escape to come in to the shop for a timing belt, so that I can use your video series as an added aid!

@stuzman52

7 жыл бұрын

HaHa! I don't wish anyone getting a Ford Escape to do a timing belt job Thomas! Looks like I've got a Toyota RAV4 now to work on. Fair amount of rear suspension work to do :)

@EXOVCDS

7 жыл бұрын

stuzman Looking forward to the series!

@stuzman52

7 жыл бұрын

I figure I'll do the job without filming...

@EXOVCDS

7 жыл бұрын

stuzman I feel you... 80-90% of what I work on does not get recorded. The worry about getting everything on tape or running into issues AND having to deal with editing a big project, is more than I want to deal with (during my day job). Once I get my own warehouse, I can work at my own pace! =)

Awesome video. Just changed out both fans in my 2003 Weekender. Took me about 1 hour 20 minutes. If I could do it again, I’m pretty sure I could do it in about 45 minutes. Thanks Thomas!!

@EXOVCDS

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your DIY feedback... and thank you for watching!

thank you! so much appreciated that you shared your skill and knowledge .I just replaced the fan on my westy thanks to your help.!!!

@EXOVCDS

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words... and thank you for watching!

That's some antique looking resistors lol. Jerry is so cute in a dress 😂😂

@EXOVCDS

7 жыл бұрын

He is... isn't he! LOL

This is one I can use for sure. Thanks.

@EXOVCDS

7 жыл бұрын

Slowly I'll have you covered with stuff that applies to your EV!

I like those resistors! Nothing fancy there; resistive wire wrapped around a ceramic core, and cooled by driving the car super-fast! :D

@EXOVCDS

7 жыл бұрын

rhkips I stopped you because you were speeding! No officer, I was cooling my resistors! LOL

@rhkips

7 жыл бұрын

***** Hahaha, just once in my life I will have to try that... LOL

I have resisters of the variable kind that look like those. They go in my foot controller. They get 🌶🌶 after a long day. 👍

@EXOVCDS

7 жыл бұрын

Feet warmers!

Thanks mate,,,,good vid..

@EXOVCDS

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you and thank you for watching!

Hi Thomas, love your videos, very informative. Can you tell me when measuring the voltage on the radiator switch , should there be voltage there all the time or does the engine have to be up to temperature. My fans aren’t coming on and there is no voltage at the switch. Fuses are all ok. Thanks 😊

@EXOVCDS

4 жыл бұрын

On the 5 cylinder engines... one of the 3 wires should have power all the time. High & low speed can be activated with the engine off / key removed. On the VR6 Eurovans (I'd have to check / confirm / can't remember 100%) I believe low speed can be triggered (key off) but key needs to be on for high speed. Which engine do you have?

My fans exploded on the highway and took out the radiator also. So, since somebody asked: I also had to RnR the radiator and it's barely much more work than the fans. Just make sure the AC lines are unclamped (OEM will have a bolt and clamp but aftermarket radiator didnt') then separate the condenser and steering cooler from the radiator. Disconnect big and small radiator hoses and lift out. Move the sensor and the rubber parts over to the new radiator and drop back in. reiinstall fans. etc. Fill and test! Be prepared for it to burp itself while driving and need a little more coolant, so bring along first couple of outings.

@EXOVCDS

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear... thank you for sharing your DIY insight! Click on the FKH161 link in the description and then click "Tool Request" and I'll send you some of my channel stickers.

@ceeweedsl

3 жыл бұрын

@@EXOVCDS Thanks Thomas! You have really helped me get on top of maintaining my Eurovan. For us experienced DIY mechs, on many procedures, just seeing you run through it helps verify the basic order and things to remember plus noting any little tricks or tools you used. It's enough and really speeds up a first time RnR. Hopefully contributing a bit in the comments adds value to your channel.

@EXOVCDS

3 жыл бұрын

@@ceeweedsl Input / experience from others is always welcome & helpful!

Thanks :-)

@EXOVCDS

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

You think some cleaning with deox-it could fix the fans? Thanks!

@EXOVCDS

3 жыл бұрын

Don't know, never tried... let me know if it works.

I couldn't find that block of wood in the snap on catalogue. What brand was it?? Mac maybe?

@EXOVCDS

7 жыл бұрын

Trim the sun deck a little and you'll be covered!

@Badgertronix

7 жыл бұрын

Thomas EXOVCDS 😂

Already bought my fans but out of curiosity, for aftermarket, between ACM, Metrix, Nissens which gives you more confidence ? FCPEuro shows ACM as OE, but I get the impression that the other two brands are higher quality.

@EXOVCDS

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry about the late reply... I don't pay attention to name brands when I get my parts (I don't order parts, I just install them). Some things I remember... like a door harness today that was genuine VW. Most Euro parts places stock items that are of decent quality... when they get too many customer complaints about parts / returns, they stop stocking those parts. So if it's still listed on their site, the parts are still known to be OK. Certain things I would not go with the cheaper version... with rad fans, I think even the cheap ones should be good for quite a while.

@ceeweedsl

3 жыл бұрын

​@@EXOVCDS Thanks. Good point. If FCP Euro, or Europarts SD (both In USA) is selling them, then they are probably not getting very much grief from customers. Especially since FCP has good long in-house warranty, why would they sell poor quality if it costs them later?

I didn't no who the maid was until I read Steve's post :)

@EXOVCDS

7 жыл бұрын

I'm gonna get into trouble for that one! =(

@normansmith7806

7 жыл бұрын

Thomas EXOVCDS 😆

Hi Thomas I’ve got a 2.4 diesel Vw t4 put new fans in bridged it and the fans spin fast bridge it for slow speed and nothing does this mean one of my resisters is Brocken ? Cheers Simon👍🏻

@EXOVCDS

2 жыл бұрын

Yes... but could also be a bad fuse or the relay that controls low speed. Check the fuses first. You should hear a relay clicking when low or high speed is selected. The relays are usually mounted behind the headlight (can be seen in my videos). Use a test light to confirm power getting to the relay and coming out of the relay (when triggered). If you don't see individual relays, then it will be one large "fan control module".

@simonwinfield7555

2 жыл бұрын

@@EXOVCDS Ok mate that’s great when I have bridged it for the slow speed I have heard a clicking coming from behind the light sounds like one of the relays As that’s where they are situated is that right mate👍🏻

The fans in my 93 eurovan mv engine AAF. (Automatic gas) have been getting loud and need replacing. My fans seem to have some kind of louver behind them and I’m not sure if they are opening or not. Do you know how this louver opens and closes and would you recommend replacing the whole assembly? Thanks

@EXOVCDS

11 ай бұрын

Between the fans is a thermostat that mechanically opens the gills when it gets hot. Later year vans do not have these gills. If you are worried that they do not open... you can remove the two 10mm screws that secure the thermostat to the radiator fan panel. Once the thermostat is removed, you can rotate the gill ring to open the gills. The gill ring is spring loaded, so it can remain in the open position once in that position. Turn the gill ring counterclockwise to open the gills ( reach over the radiator, grab the ring and move it).

@jamessullivan1648

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the reply. I also found that the low speed on one of my fans does not work at all where they both operate in high speed. Going off another one of you videos I need a new resistor pack. Any ideas where to get one of these?

@EXOVCDS

11 ай бұрын

www.vanagain.com/product/radiator-fan-resistor-for-93-2003-eurovan

I need to replace the radiator on my 2003 European AXK engine. Do you have a video of that? Trying to find the simplest way without disturbing the AC components. Thanks!

@EXOVCDS

7 жыл бұрын

I do not (yet) have a video on radiator removal... remove the front grill, tilt the radiator into service position, remove the radiator fan assembly, disconnect the condenser from the radiator, disconnect the coolant hoses and lift the radiator out. More steps might be required... this was just off of the top of my head / paraphrased.

@eltondroid

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks - appreciate the help!

@ceeweedsl

3 жыл бұрын

I just did the radiator and it's barely much more work than the fans. Just make sure the AC lines are unclamped (OEM will have a bolt and clamp but aftermarket radiator didnt') then separate the condenser and steering cooler from the radiator. Disconnect big and small radiator hoses and lift out. Move the sensor and the rubber parts over to the new radiator and drop back in. reiinstall fans. etc. Fill.

Hey Thomas. I used your video and was able to change out my fans and resistors and all was good...or so I thought. I've noticed that they're pretty aggressively noisy when they start up, so I asked my local VW dealership to check them out while I had it in getting something else looked at. They said it's because I didn't use VW fans at $330 each versus ACMs at $80 each. Do you think that can really be the issue? They also say it's a 2.5 hr job - it didn't even take *me* that long and I didn't know what the hell I was doing as I did it!! Thanks for the video - I would have never gotten this far without it! :)

@EXOVCDS

5 жыл бұрын

Noisy because they come on at high speed? Year, make, model, engine? Can you trigger low & high speed individually? If the vehicle has resistor packs for the fans.. are they OK?

@boorayin2773

5 жыл бұрын

@@EXOVCDS Thanks for your reply! '97 Eurovan VR6. Yeah, they're really noisy when they come on and kinda even shake the vehicle (of sorts). They don't stay on long when the come on, either...just long enough to let me know that they're on and then they cut off. I changed the resistors out at the same time. I'm picking it back up from the shop after they quoted me $1000 to install VW-brand fans for a 2.5 hr job. It didn't take me 2.5 hrs and I had to keep watching your video!! I'll try to jump them tomorrow to see if I have two speeds. I assume my resistors are okay since they were new, perhaps I didn't hook them up correctly and that's why the fans are shutting off so quickly?

@EXOVCDS

5 жыл бұрын

The fans just have a power & ground wire... and you shouldn't have issues with the resistor packs / getting them connected incorrectly, due to the connector design. If they are noisy & fast, then high speed is coming on and you need to see why low speed is not (rad fan switch).

@boorayin2773

5 жыл бұрын

@@EXOVCDS So, I first tested my fuses...all good. Then, I jumped the fan switch and am good on both low and high. I did notice a bit of a rattle as one of them starts/stops - I wonder if I do indeed have a bit of an unbalanced ACM-brand fan and that bit of vibration is what I'm feeling inside the vehicle when it starts/stops? It wasn't a crazy amount of noise from the fans, though - it just wasn't like this back when I had the previous fans in there. Perhaps I should change out the one fan with a new brand (but not the $330 VW-brand one)?

@EXOVCDS

5 жыл бұрын

Vibration from an unbalanced fan can be felt inside the vehicle.... especially if a rattle from the mounting cage is also present. Contact the seller and ask if you can exchange the noisy one. Record a video, post it on your channel and send them the link. Activate one fan at a time, so that they can see & hear the difference. Vibration in the long run can / will affect the mounting cage and possibly crack it.

I am surprised you can buy and replace one fan. some vehicles would make it one piece with both fans having to be replaced when only one went bad.

@EXOVCDS

7 жыл бұрын

If they don't screw you one way... they'll do it the next time (manufacturer / parts availability)!

Ahoy. My driver new side fan is blowing out not sucking in. Is that correct? Passenger side sucks in. And runs smooth.

@EXOVCDS

3 жыл бұрын

Year, make, model, engine? Wiring at the back of the motor is probably reversed.

@DNFADV

3 жыл бұрын

Thomas EXOVCDS ahh 2003 VW eurovan v6 gl

@DNFADV

3 жыл бұрын

Thomas EXOVCDS and thank you. Stay safe and healthy. We have fires everywhere here in San Francisco!

@DNFADV

3 жыл бұрын

Well all around us

@EXOVCDS

3 жыл бұрын

@@DNFADV We have fires in Southern BC as well... hot summers are not good. Stay safe!

Any one knows where I can order a vacuum hose I call the dealer they said that they don't make those hose no more

@EXOVCDS

7 жыл бұрын

Be good to know which one you are in need of.... there are different sizes, some are pre-formed (for specific items).

Mi radiador se quebro donde ensambla el radiador pequeno moo retirarlo

@EXOVCDS

4 жыл бұрын

Lo siento, el traductor de google no me está ayudando. ¿Puedes mostrarme en tu canal ... subir video?

Those resistors look so exposed to water, salt and general dirt down there. Looks like an afterthought at VW: "Yeah, we'll just slap 'em here, it'll be good".

@EXOVCDS

7 жыл бұрын

Ivan Knježević Possibly... but they get enough stress from doing their job. 21 year old car... those could have been the original resistors.

Your vids are different than most in how they are recorded as well as the content. Not everyone wants to know how to repair a VW Audi or BMW. Even i don't....HaHa. Well really i do. I have learned a lot from your vids and for what you provide they are second to none. I really don't care about reviews as i have my own opinion and that is "don't buy anything", It's all junk.

@EXOVCDS

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you fro the feedback... my intent was (and still is) not to teach how to do something, or post in depth DIY videos. Sure, if someone pays attention, they can follow what I do in the video and do the same repair on their car... but it's up to them to also have the correct tools & service info. LOL, sorry... why would they need that. =) I'm happy with the way my channel is growing and I'm proud to have been the first (and still am) the only channel to showcase automotive videos in this POV format. I appreciate everyone who's watching... more so all the fellow Techs!