The fans are not turning on car temperature sits at 90?

Tiny
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  • 2006 AUDI A3
  • 1.6L
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 162,000 MILES
Hi, the fans are not working but I have seen a small switch that's not in place that makes them come on, but I can't find where it goes.
Saturday, August 13th, 2022 AT 5:26 AM

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Tiny
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Any idea where this goes this triggered the fan when pressed well held down for bit then they come on?
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Saturday, August 13th, 2022 AT 7:03 AM
Tiny
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Yep, that is broken. I can tell where it is from the picture, I guess it is a heat sensor for the radiator? Check the image below to see if this could be the part?
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Saturday, August 13th, 2022 AT 10:32 AM
Tiny
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If your about I send another pic looks like there is another sensor there maybe a replacement but still the fans not working, is it still okay to drive for now if not stuck in lengthy traffic?
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Saturday, August 13th, 2022 AT 10:54 AM
Tiny
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I wouldn't, in the summertime the engine can overheat quickly. Dees the radiator cooling fan come on with the A/C? If not, you may have a bad fan motor. Here is a guide to check for power and how the cooling fan system works in the image below. Check the power to the main fan control module (fuse 3, 50-amp fuse panel A).

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-test-light-circuit-tester

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what you find.
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Monday, August 15th, 2022 AT 11:16 AM

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