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Old Apr 22, 2011 | 12:51 AM
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lookin for a wire ...hayden fan switch kit

ok heres the deal...i got everything uder control here minus finding a wire that runs off of ignition that i can splice into...can someone describe color/location of a wire i can safely splice into? pics would be incredibly perfect...haynes doesnt show me jack!
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Old Apr 22, 2011 | 02:19 AM
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Re: lookin for a wire ...hayden fan switch kit

If you're using an aftermarket controller, then you're no longer using the factory relay correct? Unplug the pigtail from the relay you are no longer using. There are four wires going to it. The one that is not the fat red one, or the black with red stripe one, or the green with white stripe one is the power with key on that you can use. Splice into it or just cut it and attach to it directly
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Old Apr 22, 2011 | 02:21 AM
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Re: lookin for a wire ...hayden fan switch kit

Fuse block will have an extra 12v terminal. Just make sure you use an inline fuse.
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Old Apr 22, 2011 | 01:53 PM
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Re: lookin for a wire ...hayden fan switch kit

It greatly depends on what the wire is for. If it's just to get a 12v+ signal, then any wire will work. But if it's to draw the actual power for the fan motor, then you need to find a hefty wire - electric fans draw alot of amps, and will fry any old 18 gauge wire causing a fire potential.
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Old Apr 22, 2011 | 02:38 PM
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Re: lookin for a wire ...hayden fan switch kit

If that controller is anything like the Derale one I'm using, the fan is wired direct to the battery with the 12 volt source you're looking for to power the relay that turns on the fan, right? Then locations in post #s 2 or 3 should be fine. Have you worked this out yet?
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Old Apr 23, 2011 | 03:29 PM
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Re: lookin for a wire ...hayden fan switch kit

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If that controller is anything like the Derale one I'm using, the fan is wired direct to the battery with the 12 volt source you're looking for to power the relay that turns on the fan, right? Then locations in post #s 2 or 3 should be fine. Have you worked this out yet?
havent had the chance with the rainy weather here in new jersey but yes its similar

1.) heavy blu wire goes to +fan wire
2.)heavy oramge wire with fuse goes to other fan +
3.) heavy red wire goes to + terminal on batt.
4) light green wire goes to + ac switch
5)light yellow wire goes to + ignition source so fans dont stay on with key off
and of course it has a heavu ground wire
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Old Apr 23, 2011 | 03:36 PM
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Re: lookin for a wire ...hayden fan switch kit

im going to get a test light and see from the original relay which wires are constant and which arent and go off one that works in relation to the ignition thatnk you all for your help i will post an update when i get to work on it ill take pics to i have a good mounting spot and gonna hide the wires as proffessionally as i can
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