5 minutes ago, makymak said:

 @kareems

Can you please tell as the engine type of your car? Does it have climatronic or just a/c? 

It’s a 1.6 AVU and no climatronic control just A/C

@makymak I'm very happy to look up the correct module part number for your car if you wish. Just need VIN. 

@kareems

My Octavia has also the AVU engine and the control module with the (K). It's a climatronic version, though. 

 

@Breezy_Pete

Thank you for your time! You have pm! 

Edited 7 January, 20242 yr by makymak

On 08/01/2024 at 00:14, makymak said:

@kareems

My Octavia has also the AVU engine and the control module with the (K). It's a climatronic version, though. 

Wondering, What did pete tell you? Is it supposed to be a K or an L?

 

I swapped my K today for an L and the error disappeared! I doubted that my K control might be faulty so I got another K control, tried it and the error appeared once again but once I swap it for the L control the error disappears and never pops up again.

But now I am confused since previously (on K control):

1) the fans would kick in on low Speed after the engine running for some time

2) the fans would kick in on high speed after engine running for some extra time (probably engine got hotter?)

3) the fans would kick in on high speed instantly when I turn the AC on

 

Now (on L control):

1) the fans would kick in on high speed once the engine coolant fluid temp pass 80° according to VCDS and they stop as the heat drops

2) the fans wouldn’t turn on instantly when the AC is turned on but rather turn on/off at high speed in a pulsing manner although the AC is functioning completely normal regarding cooling the saloon and the AC pipes feel cold to touch

3) didn’t manage to notice the fans running at low speed

 

After swapping the control module I left the car stationary running for 20-30 minutes monitoring the temp but no increase more than 90° and I went for a 10-15 minute drive at busy city streets with no increase either.

But as mentioned, now I am confused about the way the fans are supposed to function originally.

Sorry for the late reply. Life runs like crazy! 

 

That's very good news! So, we both have the wrong module. My car has also (K) while according to vin number it should have the (L) version. 

 

My car with the oem/genuine (K) version:

- when the engine worms, the fans run at low speed. 

- when the a/c is on, the fans run constantly at low speed. 

- can't run high speed, due to the fault/no need to because the car never overheated. 

 

With an aftermarket (K) version:

- when the engine worms, the fans run at low speed. 

- the a/c can't engage at all. I suspect that this module is programed to run the fans at high speed when the a/c is on. Due to the error it can't run the high speed so the module doesn't allow the a/c compressor to engage. 

 

Both modules throw the same error code. 

 

I will have to try the (L) version, too. 

On 09/01/2024 at 15:48, kareems said:

didn’t manage to notice the fans running at low speed

Please check the 30A blade fuse nearest to the strip fuses on the battery fuseholder.  Maybe that blew for some reason since you checked the operation with the K module?

 

On 12/01/2024 at 13:17, makymak said:

Sorry for the late reply. Life runs like crazy! 

 

That's very good news! So, we both have the wrong module. My car has also (K) while according to vin number it should have the (L) version. 

 

My car with the oem/genuine (K) version:

- when the engine worms, the fans run at low speed. 

- when the a/c is on, the fans run constantly at low speed. 

- can't run high speed, due to the fault/no need to because the car never overheated. 

 

With an aftermarket (K) version:

- when the engine worms, the fans run at low speed. 

- the a/c can't engage at all. I suspect that this module is programed to run the fans at high speed when the a/c is on. Due to the error it can't run the high speed so the module doesn't allow the a/c compressor to engage. 

 

Both modules throw the same error code. 

 

I will have to try the (L) version, too. 

Waiting for your findings with the (L) to compare with mine

 

On 12/01/2024 at 13:33, Breezy_Pete said:

Please check the 30A blade fuse nearest to the strip fuses on the battery fuseholder.  Maybe that blew for some reason since you checked the operation with the K module?

 

Checked it and it’s fine, not blew so I am not sure at this moment how the fans should act

 

but over the past few days I drove it for over 400KM inside busy city roads and on highways and didn’t notice any heating problem

On 06/01/2024 at 09:09, Breezy_Pete said:

@makymak I'm very happy to look up the correct module part number for your car if you wish. Just need VIN. 

Big Chief, I wonder if you'd be able to do the same for me l. I'm unable to pm you my vin as I havent met the minimum message count but wonder whether I may be able to reply to your pm. I've tried regassing, new compressor and still ac clutch not engaging ane front fans wont spin though I have heard them after long trips so I'm looking at the fan control module now.

Cheers

Back from the past. I've made some research and found that the diagram for the (K) shows that the command to operate the fans is given by a two stage, 3-pin thermoswitch which is located on the radiator.

My car has a 2-pin thermoswitch which I suspect is a thermistor that feeds the actual temperature continously rather than on-off.

Unfortunately, I can't find a diagram of the (L) version, to see if that module is designed to work with a 2-pin thermistor or a 3-pin dual thermoswitch.

If the above is true, then someone has replaced the oem (L) version with the (K) in the past.

Where I live is very difficult to find an (L) version, where the (K) are very easy. I have to buy an aftermarket (L) which is hit or miss.

I'm still running with the (K) and only the low speed of the fan available and to say the truth, never had an overheating problem even at 40 degrees Celsius with the ac on.

But under curiosity, I will order an aftermarket (L) to see how it works.

Ps: both (K) and (L) have the same pinout description on their case. It looks like they are identical.

I will search it more but no harsh since I don't have plenty of time and the car runs properly.