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Jun 7, 2002 | 04:02 PM

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Re: manual fan switch installation. (PeteL)

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Fan will come on if you ground the relay with the ignition turned to on (engine does not need to be running).

Exactly, but I do have to keep the ignition switch "on" even without the motor running. If the ignition switch is turned to "off" then there is no power at the relay. Now if I do turn the ignition switch to on, "engine not running" how quickly will the battery run down? That is how I have it wired at the moment, and im going to the track tomarrow and I sure would hate to have to get a boost while waiting in line. :cry

Jun 7, 2002 | 04:16 PM

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Re: manual fan switch installation. (Red 86 4+3)

I don't know, but key on will take more power then just the fan. Not sure how much. ECM, dash, some other systems will be energized.

Pete

[edit] OK I measured about 0.5A draw with key on. Anybody know how much the fan takes?

Lets say the fan takes 20A. So battery will last 2.4% longer with the key off.

[Modified by PeteL, 3:30 PM 6/7/2002]

Jun 7, 2002 | 04:19 PM

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Re: manual fan switch installation. (Red 86 4+3)

Is there a cheaper way to make this switch versus ordering from a catalog? Does anyone know exactly what you need and the part #'s?

Jun 7, 2002 | 04:31 PM

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Re: manual fan switch installation. (FlyboyZR1)

Two peices of wire and a switch.

Jun 7, 2002 | 04:45 PM

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Re: manual fan switch installation. (PeteL)

Thanks Pete,

Im going to throw in a pair of jumper cables just in case, but I dont think it will be a problem if the amp draw is only .5 amps. The problem is, with a conv. , 1 helmet, jumper cables, wife, and 2 12oz cokes is a full load!! :jester

Jun 7, 2002 | 05:50 PM

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Re: manual fan switch installation. (Red 86 4+3)

Have fun Red, looks like your getting close to the 12's. Let us know how you do. :flag

Jun 8, 2002 | 03:05 AM

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Re: manual fan switch installation. (Red 86 4+3)

Just run a pair of wires trough the firewall to a mini rocker switch in the cup holder it works great for me, you can switch at the track easily. It worked for me tonight. :D use nothing but a ground ground from the post in front of the battery to the switch to the fan turn on!!!

[Modified by TODDZWER, 7:08 AM 6/8/2002]

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