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Weird burning smell and fan on 100% - Sc0tty05 - 10:th-Feb-2017
Hey guys and girls just thought I would post looking for some advice. Got a 2010 Astra j Sri with 35k on the. Lock and recently I've been having a service vehicle soon message pop up more frequently. Tried a mate's code reader but I don't believe it was up to much as it didn't find anything. This coincides with sometimes the engine fan is on 100% at hot and cold start.
Has this happened to anyone else? I get a sort of burning smell in the vents at times also.
Not really even sure where to start but I would rather do as much as I can myself before going to a garage.
Thanks in advance for any help/advice
RE: Weird burning smell and fan on 100% - Rusty2009 - 11:th-Feb-2017
Hi,
Do you know if any recalls have been carried out?
This sounds like it could be the FAN harness recall, or it could be a temp sensor at fault.
Ring your local dealers and ask if there are recalls outstanding on your car.
RE: Weird burning smell and fan on 100% - Sc0tty05 - 11:th-Feb-2017
It's been in under this warranty
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A bit of googling has thrown up the possibility of it being the thermostat/thermostat housing. Is this something I can replace myself or does the coolant etc need drained to do this?
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RE: Weird burning smell and fan on 100% - Wayneofwolves - 11:th-Feb-2017
Zafira in disguise lol
RE: Weird burning smell and fan on 100% - Sc0tty05 - 11:th-Feb-2017
Haha hope not
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RE: Weird burning smell and fan on 100% - Doughy - 11:th-Feb-2017
I had this and was the thermostat
RE: Weird burning smell and fan on 100% - Sc0tty05 - 11:th-Feb-2017
How much was it to change the thermostat ?
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Weird burning smell and fan on 100% - Rusty2009 - 11:th-Feb-2017
I think the thermostat is around £60-70 but don't quote me on that price
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RE: Weird burning smell and fan on 100% - Sc0tty05 - 11:th-Feb-2017
(11:th-Feb-2017, 20:05:24)Rusty2009 Wrote: I think the thermostat is around £60-70 but don't quote me on that priceThanks.
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Weird burning smell and fan on 100% - Sc0tty05 - 22:nd-Feb-2017
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Hi guys this is the fault code I get I clear it and it comes straight back I guess I need to replace something like the thermostat? Or the sensor?
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RE: Weird burning smell and fan on 100% - Rusty2009 - 24:th-Feb-2017
Here you go mate some steps for you to work through
http://workshop-manuals.com/vauxhall/astra-j/engine/engine_cooling/other_information/dtc_p0597-p0599/
RE: Weird burning smell and fan on 100% - Sc0tty05 - 18:th-Apr-2017
Right I have an updated situation. Thermostat changed and now getting no dash warnings which is good. However the car still smells really really hot after about a 30 mins drive like a recently boiled dry kettle. What would anyone suggest next for troubleshooting this weird problem?
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