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Be sure to not only look to see if the fuse is burnt out from load, but also if there is evidence of corrosion in the fuse sockets - very common. One of mine had corrosion that caused the fuse to overheat and partially melt due to local resistance, although it had not burnt out from excess current load.
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martinss;12020 wrote: First things to check are the fuses - each fan has its own fuse. They are numbers 28 and 29 in an '88.
Be sure to not only look to see if the fuse is burnt out from load, but also if there is evidence of corrosion in the fuse sockets - very common. One of mine had corrosion that caused the fuse to overheat and partially melt due to local resistance, although it had not burnt out from excess current load.
As Martin has advised, be 100% sure that you have *good* connections at both fuses.
The problem may be the final stages module. You can either rebuild or replace it. You may also get by with simply taking it apart and cleaning it. If I had a bet on it, I would wage that the final stages module were your culprit.
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Every 928 owner needs a test light. The best type looks like an old-fashioned ice pick with a clear handle and an attached wire. The handle contains a 12-volt light bulb, and the wire ends in an alligator clip. In use, you attach the alligator clip to a known-good chassis ground, and touch the sharp tip of the tester to the suspect connection. If you have power, the bulb lights up.
Check both fuses. Look closely at the end of the fuse, and you will see two little metal dots. One dot is power in, the other power out. You should have power on both dots of both fuses. If not, check the medium-sized red wires on the battery positive terminal. It is a good idea to disconnect the battery ground strap from the body, then carefully clean every connection on the battery.
If you are certain that you have power thru the fuses, you can test the fan final power stages. This is the finned black box on the panel in front of the radiator. If you are good with a soldering iron, you can probably fix a faulty unit, but it might be better to check the 928 vendors for a rebuilt unit.
It is a really good thing that you are trying to do your own repairs, maintenance and upgrades. We will be here to help. If you want help, give complete info on your car, including model year, USA or RoW, five-speed or auto, etc. Give a complete description of the problem - the more detail, the better. And, it would be nice to know who you are, but that isn't required...
Wally Plumley
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My name is Robert. Live in Nashville and I own a 1988 S4 Auto with just under 75k. I recently purchased this car.Its history is somewhat unique in that the previous owner was a world famous drummer who barely drove the it. I am slowly going over everything. Having said that I am quite sure that I will be back to steal more of your priceless knowledge. My other cars are a 76 930 with 18k and a 78 911 with 34k.
Many Thanks
Robert
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Make sure you report back your findings. We're all happy to help.
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