Problem with Flexalite fans
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Team Owner
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From: Lake Norman NC
Problem with Flexalite fans
When the engine reaches 180 degrees, and the fans kick on, the fuse on the fans blows. So i switch fuses, and it does the same thing? Any ideas?? No wires seem loose, and i have had these fans on and working fine for over a year??
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Team Owner
Joined: Feb 2003
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From: Lake Norman NC
no other devices have been added..i have a 100amp alternator. I just installed the fans as per instructions. I have had the fans working fine for alittle over a year now...it all of a sudden happened...it keeps blowing fuses.
Le Mans Master
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From: Las Vegas - Just stop perpetuating myths please.
Welcome to elecltical trouble shooting.
Unplug/disconnect 1 fan at a time to see which electric fan mtr may have a short. Now u can also connect a multimeter in series with each fan to measure current but if the fuse blows immediatly then u won't get a chance to read the meter. That meter would also need to have nearly a 30 amp range as most hand helds are only 10 amp. Now electritions use a clamp on ampmeter (sold at HomeDepot etc. but not cheap - rent/borrow) that can handle hi amps. Just read the instructions, test with the headlights/batt cable for DC, toaster/microwave for ac currents (well just to practice).
BTW u know what i think of electrics fan Red
but hope this helps to keep that nice shark stay on the road.
Good luck.
cardo0
BTW u know what i think of electrics fan Red
but hope this helps to keep that nice shark stay on the road. Good luck.
cardo0
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: Knoxville Tennessee
Either one of the fans has a short, or you have a short in your wiring. As CardoO said, unplug one fan at a time to see if it is in the fan. If it still does it, check your wiring.
Bernie
Bernie
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