How to wire fan to come on automatically
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How to wire fan to come on automatically
Hi all.
Ok, I have currently a switch wired (via a relay) to turn on/off the dual fans. Radiator has been upgraded on my T/A '84.
Thing is I don't want them on all the time and only when required. This is the bit that I'm not sure on how to do.
Obviously I need a sensor (essentially to replace the switch) to detect temp and activate fans, but how do I wire this in and where should it be?
Would prefer not to use those probe things that go into the radiator pipes.
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Jonno.
Ok, I have currently a switch wired (via a relay) to turn on/off the dual fans. Radiator has been upgraded on my T/A '84.
Thing is I don't want them on all the time and only when required. This is the bit that I'm not sure on how to do.
Obviously I need a sensor (essentially to replace the switch) to detect temp and activate fans, but how do I wire this in and where should it be?
Would prefer not to use those probe things that go into the radiator pipes.
Thanks all
Jonno.
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Re: How to wire fan to come on automatically
It depends on which T-stat your using as to which in the head temp switch you want.
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Re: How to wire fan to come on automatically
All you need to do is go to summit or jegs (or the retailer of your choice) and get a temp switch. it screws into the side of the head. there are diff temp ratings so pay attention. some come on at 190 some come on at 200 etc... Now the wiring for it is simple. Basically if you have a relay in the system then youre 90 % done. The temp switch is technically just an activated ground. so your ground for the fan system that you currently have just gets disconnected and reconnected to the wire for the temp switch. Viola! done... its really simple....
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My dual fans both run automatically with either head temp or AC. Here's the how-to, should you be interested:
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/cool...electrics.html
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https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/cool...electrics.html
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Re: How to wire fan to come on automatically
Cool. Does anyone have the part number for the switch for the '84?
Im thinking on the Summit racing site it is a TX4.
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Im thinking on the Summit racing site it is a TX4.
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Re: How to wire fan to come on automatically
Autozone SW555
the switch makes at 210f breaks at 205f
Then get this pigtail (PT308 or PT770)
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/par...h&fromType=oem
<20 total
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/cool...tched-pns.html
Here is a list of sensors
the switch makes at 210f breaks at 205f
Then get this pigtail (PT308 or PT770)
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/par...h&fromType=oem
<20 total
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/cool...tched-pns.html
Here is a list of sensors
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Re: How to wire fan to come on automatically
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/JEGS-...item484455c1fe
i've been running one of this and a 40 amp relay with a 2 row radiator and a thuderbird fan for over a year now and was running 2 on my 04 Ram to control a dual speed thunderbird fan they work great you can adjust to any temperature
i've been running one of this and a 40 amp relay with a 2 row radiator and a thuderbird fan for over a year now and was running 2 on my 04 Ram to control a dual speed thunderbird fan they work great you can adjust to any temperature
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Re: How to wire fan to come on automatically
Hi all. Just got round to looking at this again. Why does the Autozone page tell me that the SW555 is not suitable for my engine?
It looks like it should be SW500. the pigtail looks right though, PT770.
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It looks like it should be SW500. the pigtail looks right though, PT770.
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Code:
SW500 1 3/8 x 18 Open Makes 230f ± 8 SW501 1 3/8 x 18 Open Makes 222-239 f SW502 1 3/8 x 18 Open Makes 238f ± 8 SW505 1 3/8 x 18 Open Makes 221f ± 8 SW555 1 3/8 x 18 Open Makes 210f Breaks 205f
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Re: How to wire fan to come on automatically
Hi all.
Sorry to bring an old thread back to life, but what thermostat should I use with the SW555 switch?
Can this be installed in the thermostat housing, or should it really be installed in the head?
Same with the temperature gauge sensor.... Should this be in the head not on the thermostat housing?
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Sorry to bring an old thread back to life, but what thermostat should I use with the SW555 switch?
Can this be installed in the thermostat housing, or should it really be installed in the head?
Same with the temperature gauge sensor.... Should this be in the head not on the thermostat housing?
Cheers.
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Re: How to wire fan to come on automatically
I've just re-read my post and it sounds like I am asking where the thermostat should go!!!
I meant to say where should the SW555 switch go?
Is this really the right one anyway? From what I have been reading, one that comes on at a lower temp seems to be more preferable.
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I meant to say where should the SW555 switch go?
Is this really the right one anyway? From what I have been reading, one that comes on at a lower temp seems to be more preferable.
cheers.
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I've just re-read my post and it sounds like I am asking where the thermostat should go!!!
I meant to say where should the SW555 switch go?
Is this really the right one anyway? From what I have been reading, one that comes on at a lower temp seems to be more preferable.
cheers.
I meant to say where should the SW555 switch go?
Is this really the right one anyway? From what I have been reading, one that comes on at a lower temp seems to be more preferable.
cheers.
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Re: How to wire fan to come on automatically
Hmmmm.... As I wont be driving the car much in winter over here, in summer it's not uncommon for us to have weeks where we have 36c (97f) plus temperatures everyday, I'm thinking one that comes on at a lower temp, combined with a lower thermostat (say 160f thermostat, with a 175f switch), might be better suited.
Thoughts?
Thoughts?
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Re: How to wire fan to come on automatically
A 180* stat seems to be popular.Thats what I run with a adjustable switch set to come on at 170*.With the new radiator and fan the car actually stays in the 180* 190* range. Even in traffic.I also have a engine oil cooler installed that only allows the oil to flow through it at 180*(using a sandwich adapter thermostat).One of the reason for the 180*stat and 180* cooler is because you want the oil to reach a decent operating temp.
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With a 180f thermo. Wouldn't you set the fan switch to come on higher? Say 190 or something?
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Re: How to wire fan to come on automatically
I also have a 6"x17" extra transmission oil cooler that runs constant and I like the idea of the fan keeping it at the lower temp.My fan set up is probably a little different than most . I use a 16" front pusher fan that is set directly in the middle of the radiator as my primary fan switched on at 170*.Then I have two large oil coolers mounted side by side in the center on the engine side with a 12" puller fan mounted over them set at 200*as a back up fan.
Some of this set up is new to me because I made some adjustments with a new primary fan controller when I did the new radiator install about two months ago.
So far I'm more than happy with it.
Some of this set up is new to me because I made some adjustments with a new primary fan controller when I did the new radiator install about two months ago.
So far I'm more than happy with it.
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Ok, I'm having some issue with my temps.
driving the car is fine, fast, slow doesn't really matter. But at idle the temp steadily rises to around 200, then the fan kicks on and it steadies out around 220 at idle.
The fan is wired into the thermostat housing.
I will get some pics of the mess I have later.
Thanks,
Paul
driving the car is fine, fast, slow doesn't really matter. But at idle the temp steadily rises to around 200, then the fan kicks on and it steadies out around 220 at idle.
The fan is wired into the thermostat housing.
I will get some pics of the mess I have later.
Thanks,
Paul
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Ok, I'm having some issue with my temps.
driving the car is fine, fast, slow doesn't really matter. But at idle the temp steadily rises to around 200, then the fan kicks on and it steadies out around 220 at idle.
The fan is wired into the thermostat housing.
I will get some pics of the mess I have later.
Thanks,
Paul
driving the car is fine, fast, slow doesn't really matter. But at idle the temp steadily rises to around 200, then the fan kicks on and it steadies out around 220 at idle.
The fan is wired into the thermostat housing.
I will get some pics of the mess I have later.
Thanks,
Paul
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That's the factory operating temps for our cars. It's also known that our factory gauges are notoriously unreliable. Mine reads 20* to hot, compared to the temp at the thermostat housing when taken by an IR gun. I'm currently runnin a 180 T-stat and Jet Fan switch, comes on 195, off at 185.
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That's the factory operating temps for our cars. It's also known that our factory gauges are notoriously unreliable. Mine reads 20* to hot, compared to the temp at the thermostat housing when taken by an IR gun. I'm currently runnin a 180 T-stat and Jet Fan switch, comes on 195, off at 185.
At true 180F the factory gauge is 220 at 210F the factory gauge is 260+
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