how to wire a manual fan switch
#1
how to wire a manual fan switch
so i bought this thinking it would solve my overheating problem and it did not http://www.summitracing.com/parts/je...t/model/camaro
i now want to wire a manual fan switch and i want to make it with speaker wires and buy a switch. is there any step by step guides to do this?
i now want to wire a manual fan switch and i want to make it with speaker wires and buy a switch. is there any step by step guides to do this?
#2
forgive me if I do not recall your "overheating problem" but if you have one, a manual fan switch isn't "the fix"
yes, it might be a band-aid.
If the overheating occurs above 30mph then it's not a fan issue
If it ONLY occurs during stop and go traffic and at idle, then verify that the fans actually work.
As for a switch, it's nothing more than an interrupt for the hot lead. So, if you really want to do it, find a non computer controlled hot lead which can handle the additional current draw (fuse and wire gauge- basic electricity stuff here). Try and find one which is only "hot" when the ignition is in "run". Or go full shade-tree and wire right to the battery but, put a switch in between.
If you go direct to battery then be sure to shut off the fans or you'll be needing a jump.
If it were me, I'd find the actual cause of the problem.
yes, it might be a band-aid.
If the overheating occurs above 30mph then it's not a fan issue
If it ONLY occurs during stop and go traffic and at idle, then verify that the fans actually work.
As for a switch, it's nothing more than an interrupt for the hot lead. So, if you really want to do it, find a non computer controlled hot lead which can handle the additional current draw (fuse and wire gauge- basic electricity stuff here). Try and find one which is only "hot" when the ignition is in "run". Or go full shade-tree and wire right to the battery but, put a switch in between.
If you go direct to battery then be sure to shut off the fans or you'll be needing a jump.
If it were me, I'd find the actual cause of the problem.
#3
have you done a compression test? you've been having this issue for a long time and im wondering if you've got a blown head gasket. I had "unfixable" overheating that turned out to be the head gasket on my 2002 v6. just some food for thought.
#4
i have compression checked it and done a block test multiple times to no avail. i believe i found out what it was i wire tapped in a wire directly from the fan to a 12v source so my cars fans are turning on now and it dosent get hot anymore. i found out previous owner had butcherd the fans electrical
#6
while i found the fix the a/c compressor fuse keeps blowing. which is causing my fans not to turn on. i bought a fuse tap and put 2 10A's in there and only 1 of them blew. The a/c compressor on the fuse panel box says to have a 15A in there could that be my problem? when the fuse dosent blow the fans stay on and my car stays cool.
#9
its getting power from the fuse. well the fuse tap only said to use 1-10a amps so it would be okay to go higher then?
#10
ahh i see, i would wire to the power junction box on the passenger side wheel well and put in line fuse on it. i am wondering if your fan motor/s are getting tired and drawing to many amps.