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Old Jul 30, 2004 | 03:16 AM
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Wiring up a fan switch

I want to rig up a switch that will automatically turn on the fan, no matter the temp or if i have the AC on... it is a 91 RS with stock electrical, so the fan is electric with a thermostat and all that... just wondering where to splice the switch in. diagrams appreciated
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Old Jul 30, 2004 | 08:10 AM
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Car: 1990 Camaro RS
Engine: Juiced 5.0 TBI - 300rwhp
Transmission: T5
Axle/Gears: 3.42 Eaton Posi, 10 Bolt
I put mine in on the ground side of the relay, it works like a charm. i can turn it on manualy, or if the switch is off, the normal fan switch still works.
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Old Jul 30, 2004 | 01:29 PM
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which relay, where is it located? im new to 3rdgen electrical
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Old Jul 30, 2004 | 01:42 PM
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it is on the cowl area, drivers side. there are two of them there. one is the fan, one is the fuel pump. i forget which is which, but i think the one closest to the fender is the fan relay.
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Old Jul 30, 2004 | 02:08 PM
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ok, ill try that, but anyone else who could diagram me up would be cool, i have the chiltons manual, but its confusing as all heck
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Old Jul 30, 2004 | 11:21 PM
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i scotch locked mine directly to the fan temp sensor and it works perfect
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Old Jul 31, 2004 | 03:48 AM
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the thing is, i dont think i have a fan temp sensor, my fan doesnt come on unless the a/c is on, no matter how hot it gets... hence the reason im puttin in this switch i dont have enough knowlege to know what the fan temp sensor looks like, or what the wire going to it looks like... all i know is that its on the passenger side of the engine... and i havent found it on mine yet..
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