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Old Aug 4, 2020 | 05:19 PM
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Car: 1986 Camaro Sport CP V6 MPF
Engine: V6 173cu MPF
Transmission: 700R4 Automatic
Radiator Fan Switch

Is there a reason why my 2.8L V6 engine does not have a Radiator Fan Switch in the block? I can not even locate the electrical pigtail connector for the switch anywhere.
I thought there had to be a switch for the coolant fan to operate. I have not recently heard the fan running, but I know there is nothing wrong with the fan motor or the coolant fan relay.
If I insert a pin in A&B of OBD connector, the fan will run.
My engine does have a cooling temperature sending unit and a coolant temperature sensor.. One is located next to the thermostat housing and one is located to the rear of the air compressor with a single wire connector.
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Old Aug 6, 2020 | 06:15 PM
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Re: Radiator Fan Switch

What Year is your Car?

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Old Aug 10, 2020 | 02:55 AM
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Re: Radiator Fan Switch

1986 Sport Coupe 2.8L V6
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Old Aug 10, 2020 | 08:07 AM
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Re: Radiator Fan Switch

Not sure about an '86, but if it has one it will be located on the passenger side of engine. In the cylinder head between 3 & 5. Appears that it would be below or behind the ignition coil.

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Old Aug 10, 2020 | 09:42 AM
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Re: Radiator Fan Switch

There is a place in the block for it, but it has a allen head plug in it. Don't know why that is and I am unable to locate a electrical pigtail for the switch. I am assuming that the previous owner or who ever worked on the car must have eliminated it for what reasons I have no clue.
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Old Aug 10, 2020 | 12:08 PM
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Engine: V6 173cu MPF
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Re: Radiator Fan Switch

Just wanted to let you know, I have located the Radiator Fan Switch. It is exactly where you said it was, down underneath the coli bracket back near the transmission dipstick right to the rear of the valve cover. Have yet to figure out how to get to it. I guess I'll have to remove the bracket that holds the coil. It's really not in a easy accessible location. Thanks again, if you would not have told me where to look, I would never have found that thing.

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Old Aug 12, 2020 | 03:43 AM
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Re: Radiator Fan Switch

Radiator Fan Switch seems to have my fan working again; however, I did install a standard Motor Products TS 147 switch. Can any one out there tell me at what temperature this switch will cut-in and cut-out. No one seems to know the answer to this question.

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Old Aug 12, 2020 | 08:51 AM
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Re: Radiator Fan Switch

TS147 is normally open,so it closes at 222 to 238 degrees F.

Shawn

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Old Aug 12, 2020 | 11:57 AM
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Re: Radiator Fan Switch

Shawn, Thanks for that information, you are the first person to provide that information. I really appreciated it.

John
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Old Aug 12, 2020 | 12:04 PM
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Re: Radiator Fan Switch

Glad I could help,
I have been selling auto parts for approx. 30 years,I know where to find info

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Old Jan 3, 2021 | 08:44 AM
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Re: Radiator Fan Switch

Thanks

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Old Jan 4, 2021 | 09:20 PM
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Re: Radiator Fan Switch

Originally Posted by Nova73
Just wanted to let you know, I have located the Radiator Fan Switch. It is exactly where you said it was, down underneath the coli bracket back near the transmission dipstick right to the rear of the valve cover. Have yet to figure out how to get to it. I guess I'll have to remove the bracket that holds the coil. It's really not in a easy accessible location. Thanks again, if you would not have told me where to look, I would never have found that thing.

John-Akron,PA
Hello, thanks for the information, can you take pictures of where it is located
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