Reverse + Fan

[Volk81]

Hi Guys

Quick question. WHen i put the car in reverse i can hear a fan turn on and its coming from the passenger side.

I only heard it for the first time this week.

I have had the car now for 3 months.

Only mod is a BMC panel filter.

Just curious

[sssstew]

its normal. they all do it. beleive its to do with the change in airflow due to reversing but not 100% sure on its actual effect....

[brad]

If it's like a Skoda, it is opening the recirc flap to reduce the amount of exhaust coming into the car. Should also happen when you use the windscreen washers

[ralp2dam]

its normal. they all do it. beleive its to do with the change in airflow due to reversing but not 100% sure on its actual effect....

I think you are correct.

[TomC]

If it's like a Skoda, it is opening the recirc flap to reduce the amount of exhaust coming into the car. Should also happen when you use the windscreen washers

My Golf does this for the exact reasons you list so wouldn't be surprised if it's a standard VW thing. It outlines it in the manual, take a look and see if it's in yours.

[safetyman]

It should also give you a courtesy wipe on the rear windscreen when the wipers are on.

[Smead]

It should also give you a courtesy wipe on the rear windscreen when the wipers are on.

Yeah mine does this

[Corey_R]

Yep... so for those obviously too lazy to read the owners manual, you can confirm that this is the case by just sitting there in neutral and turning on recirc on the aircon. You'll hear the exact same fan noise

[Blitzen]

Yep... so for those obviously too lazy to read the owners manual, you can confirm that this is the case by just sitting there in neutral and turning on recirc on the aircon. You'll hear the exact same fan noise

Lol...This so needs to be said more often!!

[Volk81]

Thanks guys... And yes i was to lazy to read the manual.

Cheers though