How to replace main cooling fan
#1
How to replace main cooling fan
The blade for my primary cooling fan (next to, but not over the A/C condenser) is completely off the bearings. I searched the Tech Articles and came-up empty. Anyone have a how-to article and/or diagram that will guide me?
First ~80 degree day of the year and the temp guage was climbing a bit high, then the flashing red oil can appeared on the main display accompanied by warning beeps. Tech at a local shop said this was probably related to the extreme heat of the engine due to the broken fan, as the oil level is just fine. The car definitely didn't like the heat, it just didn't feel happy at all.
Do you guys agree with his assesment that replacing this broken fan will cure these symptoms, or might something else be up?
Many thanks!
I should note it's a 2003 with the normally aspirated 3.0.
First ~80 degree day of the year and the temp guage was climbing a bit high, then the flashing red oil can appeared on the main display accompanied by warning beeps. Tech at a local shop said this was probably related to the extreme heat of the engine due to the broken fan, as the oil level is just fine. The car definitely didn't like the heat, it just didn't feel happy at all.
Do you guys agree with his assesment that replacing this broken fan will cure these symptoms, or might something else be up?
Many thanks!
I should note it's a 2003 with the normally aspirated 3.0.
Last edited by MN A6 Avant; 05-19-2010 at 05:15 PM.
#2
Also, could someone help me out with a part number please? Does one need to replace the entire assembly with both fans, or can the main fan be replaced separately?
Thank you!
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#4
Any help is appreciated!
#5
AudiWorld Senior Member
Should be able to reach down there with a 32mm or 30mm wrench (i forget which), turn the big nut clockwise as it faces you, and the fan should come off. You may have to put the car in service position to get it out of the core support, but I don't remember.
#6
You were onto something, in that nothing looks broken, it looks like the fan just came unbolted. However, there is no apparent way to access the side of the fan between the radiator and the fan motor to reattach it. Do I need to pull the whole bumper and the radiator to access this??
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Update: I pulled the front bumper, released and lowered the condenser, and removed the radiator.
The good news: the retaining clip that holds the fan blade onto the motor had slipped off along with the blade. Just reinstalled both and the fan works again and the operating temp is good.
The bad news: it appears some refrigerant leaked from the passenger side connection near the bottom of the condenser. Now my A/C is stuck on "econ". Drat!
The good news: the retaining clip that holds the fan blade onto the motor had slipped off along with the blade. Just reinstalled both and the fan works again and the operating temp is good.
The bad news: it appears some refrigerant leaked from the passenger side connection near the bottom of the condenser. Now my A/C is stuck on "econ". Drat!
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