Radiator Fan - Installing Snap-Lock Wiring Connector
86VW4Applies To
ALL WATER COOLED
Group
19
Subject
Radiator Fan
Part Identifier 1908
Key Points
Installing snap-lock wiring connector
A280
Number
86-02
December 19, 1986
Starting Jan.. 1986, the electrical connection on replacement radiator cooling fan motors is now a snap-lock connector. When replacing a fan motor also replace the connector on the wiring harness.
This snap-lock connector also was introduced on Quantum, Scirocco, Jetta, Vanagon and Cabriolet as a running change during Jan. 1986 production.
Note
This work procedure will be applicable when all existing stocks of replacement radiator cooling fan motors with a push-on connector are exhausted.
Three wire harness
Parts required
Three pin connector
Part No. 191 906 232B Qty 1
Rubber boot
Part No. 191 972 525B Qty 1
Terminals
Part No. N 902 644 02 Qty 3
Work sequence
- disconnect battery ground strap
- cut off old connector from wiring harness
- push wires through rubber boot
- attach terminal to wire
- insert wires into connector (cavity numbers on connector)
^ Red/Black to cavity 3
^ Red/White to cavity 2
^ Brown to cavity 1
- attach connector to fan motor
- attach rubber boot
- reconnect battery ground strap
- check fan for proper operation
Two wire harness
Parts required
Three pin connector
Part No. 191 906 232B 0ty 1
Rubber boot
Part No. 191 972 525B Qty 1
Terminals
Part No. N 902 644 02 Qty 2
Work sequence
- disconnect battery ground strap
- cut off old connector from wiring harness
- push wires through rubber boot
- attach terminal to wire
- insert wires into connector (cavity numbers on connector)
^ Red/Black to cavity 2
^ Brown to cavity 1
- seal cavity 3 with sealer AMV176 000 05 or equivalent
- attach connector to fan motor
- attach rubber boot
- seal empty wire hole in rubber boot
- reconnect battery ground strap
- check fan for proper operation
CAUTION
Part numbers are listed for reference only, Always consult with the Parts Dept. for latest information.