Help your electric cooling fan come on when the engine warms up with the Beck/Arnley Engine Cooling Fan Switch 201-0809. It is a thermo fan switch that senses coolant temperature and switches the cooling fan circuit. It fits many vehicles, among them the 1980-1983 Volkswagen Jetta, 1978-1986 Audi 5000 and 1981-1985 Audi Coupe. See the "Vehicles it fits" section for the full list and engine details.
Beck/Arnley designs its parts as direct replacements for Original Equipment (OE) applications across foreign nameplates, with close attention to form, fit and function. Its product specialists work with a trusted global sourcing network to supply OE-quality parts, each built to meet Beck/Arnley's own requirements and specifications.
- OE form, fit and function: matches the original switch's form, fit and function as a direct-fit replacement for the listed applications.
- Application specific: made for specific vehicles. Check the catalog data in the "Vehicles it fits" section and confirm fit before ordering.
- Diagnose first: professional diagnostics are recommended for a successful repair. Check the cooling fan motor's current draw, the control module and relay function, and the electrical wiring and connectors.
Signs this switch may need replacing include a cooling fan that does not come on as the engine warms up, a fan that runs all the time, or engine temperature climbing while idling in traffic. The fan motor, relay, wiring and control module can cause the same symptoms, so confirm the cause before replacing the switch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the right 1980-1983 Volkswagen Jetta switch for the cooling fan?
Beck/Arnley 201-0809 is listed for the 1980-1983 Volkswagen Jetta. Check the "Vehicles it fits" section to confirm your exact vehicle and engine before ordering.
Does it fit the 1978-1986 Audi 5000 and 1981-1985 Audi Coupe?
Yes. It is listed for the 1978-1986 Audi 5000 and the 1981-1985 Audi Coupe, and the "Vehicles it fits" section lists the other vehicles it fits.
What does a thermo fan switch do?
It senses coolant temperature and switches the electric cooling fan circuit, so the fan is turned on as the engine warms up and off as it cools.
What are signs the cooling fan switch may need replacing?
Signs include a cooling fan that won't come on, a fan that runs constantly, or the engine running warm at idle. Other parts in the fan circuit can cause the same symptoms.
What should I check before installing it?
Beck/Arnley recommends professional diagnostics. Check the cooling fan motor's current draw, the control module or relay function, and the electrical wiring and connectors.
