Rad Switch, Diff Colours?

[Headling 0]

Hi Guys, I have dragged my pug out for a blast and have put a new rad switch in it as the old one wasnt working (we had to bridge out at brands and kept the fan running all the time ), I went to my local motor factor and got a new 3 pin rad switch, i then noticed it was running alot hotter before the fan cut in????

 

Then I had a think and checked the switchs side by side, the original one had a purple ring around it and the new one had a red ring around it?

 

Do these come in at different temps?

 

What one would you recommend and do you have any part numbers for me to order the right one?

 

My car is a 2.0 8v turbo btw.

 

I did try a search but didnt find the info I needed.

 

Thanks in advance

[Baz 421]

Purple ones are lower, 92d iirc, and the original red ones are 98ish or so.

[Anteas 0]

Hi Guys, I have dragged my pug out for a blast and have put a new rad switch in it as the old one wasnt working (we had to bridge out at brands and kept the fan running all the time ), I went to my local motor factor and got a new 3 pin rad switch, i then noticed it was running alot hotter before the fan cut in????

 

Then I had a think and checked the switchs side by side, the original one had a purple ring around it and the new one had a red ring around it?

 

Do these come in at different temps?

 

What one would you recommend and do you have any part numbers for me to order the right one?

 

My car is a 2.0 8v turbo btw.

 

I did try a search but didnt find the info I needed.

 

Thanks in advance

yeah the different coulour indicates temp imo id go on sevice box and order the jap temp swich 4 ur turbo car

[welshpug 1,666]

yes they do have different temperature ratings and the colour of the ring does give a quick guide to what they are, there's also normally the switch on and off temps stamped on them, which is which I can't find information on though apart from Blue for the highest temp.

 

part numbers and temps for the two speed ones are -

 

 

1264 17

 

87/83-92/88 DEG

 

1264 27

 

84/79-88/83 DEG

 

 

1264 45

 

101/96-97/92DEG

 

BE Blue.

 

 

is it the blue 3 pins in a row type?

[Headling 0]

Thanks so much guys, 3 answers and I only asked 5 mins ago! Yes my swiths have 3 small pins in a row.

 

So shall I go for this one?

 

1264 17

 

87/83-92/88 DEG

 

Is it a main dealer job?

[welshpug 1,666]

naah your motor factor should be able to get one, they got the other one for you didn't they

 

make sure it has the right connector before you hand over the cash.

Edited December 11, 2009 by welshpug

[Gman 29]

Sorry to jump on this thread, but what would be the right sensor for a gti6 conversion?

[Headling 0]

I'll give my local motor factors a go, the red one they dug had about a inch of dust on and the other newer ones he had were 2 pin, I'll give them a go or I'll check Euro car parts website?

 

Thanks again guys!!