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Old Aug 12, 2017 | 09:45 AM
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can I bypass the ecm and use a standalone fan switch on a 1989 vette.
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Old Aug 12, 2017 | 10:55 AM
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I dont see why not. You can have the fan on whenever key is on buy just grounding the relay
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Old Aug 13, 2017 | 09:01 AM
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I put in a manual fan switch on my 86 several years ago. I have no problems at all. I can turn on my fan any time I want.
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Just ground out the fan like said above and it will come on when the keys on. I did that on my 84 for summer driving then unground it for winter driving
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They sell radiator fan control kits at advance auto. (They used to be in stock on the shelves) It uses a rheostat and a probe that gets stuck into the radiator fins. Turns on and off at the set temperature. I used to use one on my old 89' Camaro. Seemed to work ok, WAY better than a stupid manual switch. (which I used for maybe a season prior to getting this kit) The problem I had was the car would always overheat when I let someone drive the car as I would forget to tell them to turn the switch on for the fan.

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Old Aug 15, 2017 | 08:34 AM
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They sell radiator fan control kits at advance auto. (They used to be in stock on the shelves) It uses a rheostat and a probe that gets stuck into the radiator fins. Turns on and off at the set temperature. I used to use one on my old 89' Camaro. Seemed to work ok, WAY better than a stupid manual switch. (which I used for maybe a season prior to getting this kit) The problem I had was the car would always overheat when I let someone drive the car as I would forget to tell them to turn the switch on for the fan.

That is what I intend to do. Thank you.
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