manual override fan switch for c5 ?
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Drifting
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manual override fan switch for c5 ?
I know they made one for the c6 and I found one for the 93-02 camaro/firebird.
http://marylandspeed.com/slp-fancont...011-p-175.html
or if you've made one and have directions for it I am definitely interested.
http://marylandspeed.com/slp-fancont...011-p-175.html
or if you've made one and have directions for it I am definitely interested.
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Drifting
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Check out this product from Forum supporting vendor:
http://www.saccitycorvette.com/COOLITv2.html
I have one installed in my C5 and it is absolutely great.
http://www.saccitycorvette.com/COOLITv2.html
I have one installed in my C5 and it is absolutely great.
I just want it for when I am at the track in the staging lanes
Pro
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Oldtimer
I saw that IM not crazy that it is a remote control I would prefer having a hardwired switch and mounting it in the ash-tray or something but I guess if that is one of the only options I will seriously consider it...
I just want it for when I am at the track in the staging lanes
I just want it for when I am at the track in the staging lanes
Le Mans Master
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If you want to do this modification I would listen to 8VETTE7 (Chuck). He is the Forum guru on the C5 fans and operation design, not to mention many other aspects of the car.
Mr. Sam has spoken.
Mr. Sam has spoken.
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A double pole, single throw toggle switch will allow high speed fans to be selected. Hook to the DK GRN and DK BLU wires from the PCM and use one pole for each wire. Connect the other 2 terminals to ground.
You could also get fancy and use a double pole, double throw toggle switch. The middle would be off, one direction low and the other direction high. Ground the middle terminals. Hook the low wire to both outside terminals of one pole and hook the high wire to one outside terminal.
You could also get fancy and use a double pole, double throw toggle switch. The middle would be off, one direction low and the other direction high. Ground the middle terminals. Hook the low wire to both outside terminals of one pole and hook the high wire to one outside terminal.
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A double pole, single throw toggle switch will allow high speed fans to be selected. Hook to the DK GRN and DK BLU wires from the PCM and use one pole for each wire. Connect the other 2 terminals to ground.
You could also get fancy and use a double pole, double throw toggle switch. The middle would be off, one direction low and the other direction high. Ground the middle terminals. Hook the low wire to both outside terminals of one pole and hook the high wire to one outside terminal of the other pole.
You could also get fancy and use a double pole, double throw toggle switch. The middle would be off, one direction low and the other direction high. Ground the middle terminals. Hook the low wire to both outside terminals of one pole and hook the high wire to one outside terminal of the other pole.
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and if you want to really be simple (though it don't look quite as pretty at the fuse box), you can just insert a jumper wire on the fan relay in the under-hood fuse box. install a switch in the jumper & route it to the cabin.
i just used a piece of speaker wire & put the toggle switch in the center console.
i just used a piece of speaker wire & put the toggle switch in the center console.
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A double pole, single throw toggle switch will allow high speed fans to be selected. Hook to the DK GRN and DK BLU wires from the PCM and use one pole for each wire. Connect the other 2 terminals to ground.
You could also get fancy and use a double pole, double throw toggle switch. The middle would be off, one direction low and the other direction high. Ground the middle terminals. Hook the low wire to both outside terminals of one pole and hook the high wire to one outside terminal.
You could also get fancy and use a double pole, double throw toggle switch. The middle would be off, one direction low and the other direction high. Ground the middle terminals. Hook the low wire to both outside terminals of one pole and hook the high wire to one outside terminal.
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A double pole, single throw toggle switch will allow high speed fans to be selected. Hook to the DK GRN and DK BLU wires from the PCM and use one pole for each wire. Connect the other 2 terminals to ground.
You could also get fancy and use a double pole, double throw toggle switch. The middle would be off, one direction low and the other direction high. Ground the middle terminals. Hook the low wire to both outside terminals of one pole and hook the high wire to one outside terminal.
You could also get fancy and use a double pole, double throw toggle switch. The middle would be off, one direction low and the other direction high. Ground the middle terminals. Hook the low wire to both outside terminals of one pole and hook the high wire to one outside terminal.
A double pole, single throw toggle switch will allow high speed fans to be selected. Hook to the DK GRN and DK BLU wires from the PCM and use one pole for each wire. Connect the other 2 terminals to ground.
You could also get fancy and use a double pole, double throw toggle switch. The middle would be off, one direction low and the other direction high. Ground the middle terminals. Hook the low wire to both outside terminals of one pole and hook the high wire to one outside terminal of the other pole.
You could also get fancy and use a double pole, double throw toggle switch. The middle would be off, one direction low and the other direction high. Ground the middle terminals. Hook the low wire to both outside terminals of one pole and hook the high wire to one outside terminal of the other pole.
where am I grabbing the PCM wires from ??
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This all looks like really good info.
If my car heats up a little more than 240 when it is 110 out should not the fans kick on automatically to bring the heat down ? It will run at 207 on the freeway and around town but it hates to idle for long periods.
Would this switch mod help me out in my situation ?
If my car heats up a little more than 240 when it is 110 out should not the fans kick on automatically to bring the heat down ? It will run at 207 on the freeway and around town but it hates to idle for long periods.
Would this switch mod help me out in my situation ?
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Those wires will run from the under hood fuse box to the PCM which is under the battery. You'd have to find them at one end or track the harness and open it up to get to them somewhere in the middle. Others have posted you can unbolt and turn the fuse box over to access the wiring under it.
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A double pole, single throw toggle switch will allow high speed fans to be selected. Hook to the DK GRN and DK BLU wires from the PCM and use one pole for each wire. Connect the other 2 terminals to ground.
You could also get fancy and use a double pole, double throw toggle switch. The middle would be off, one direction low and the other direction high. Ground the middle terminals. Hook the low wire to both outside terminals of one pole and hook the high wire to one outside terminal.
You could also get fancy and use a double pole, double throw toggle switch. The middle would be off, one direction low and the other direction high. Ground the middle terminals. Hook the low wire to both outside terminals of one pole and hook the high wire to one outside terminal.
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I have the remote controlled one on my Vette. I know that Saccity also makes a race version where you can run the fans with the car off for drags or autocross. They were also just asking if there might be a market for a hard wired switch. I had replied that I love mine but that if they were to market a hard wired switch I would also like a light to tell me when the high fans are running. They replied that the best thing would be to contact them and they would be able to set me up. I would give them a call it can't hurt to see what they have to say. I'll also add that it was the easiest part that I have installed to date and was well designed.
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Should be easy to do.
Here is a schematic of the fans:
You simply need to ground connection point E2 on the diagram to turn the fans on in low speed mode or provide power from G2 to E3. I recall seeing a writeup years ago where they removed relay and used a paper clip in the socket for relay 45.
Here is a schematic of the fans:
You simply need to ground connection point E2 on the diagram to turn the fans on in low speed mode or provide power from G2 to E3. I recall seeing a writeup years ago where they removed relay and used a paper clip in the socket for relay 45.
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if you do it the way i did, everything works like factory with the switch off & the fans run on high with the switch on. cost me all of $5, don't require any tapping/splicing of wires, and the only irreversible thing was drilling a hole in the console to hard-mount my switch because i wanted it inside the car instead of under the hood.
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A double pole, single throw toggle switch will allow high speed fans to be selected. Hook to the DK GRN and DK BLU wires from the PCM and use one pole for each wire. Connect the other 2 terminals to ground.
You could also get fancy and use a double pole, double throw toggle switch. The middle would be off, one direction low and the other direction high. Ground the middle terminals. Hook the low wire to both outside terminals of one pole and hook the high wire to one outside terminal.
You could also get fancy and use a double pole, double throw toggle switch. The middle would be off, one direction low and the other direction high. Ground the middle terminals. Hook the low wire to both outside terminals of one pole and hook the high wire to one outside terminal.
am I grabbing from relay 43 as well?
I definitely would like a little more info so I can work this out when I have some free time.
Should be easy to do.
Here is a schematic of the fans:
You simply need to ground connection point E2 on the diagram to turn the fans on in low speed mode or provide power from G2 to E3. I recall seeing a writeup years ago where they removed relay and used a paper clip in the socket for relay 45.
Here is a schematic of the fans:
You simply need to ground connection point E2 on the diagram to turn the fans on in low speed mode or provide power from G2 to E3. I recall seeing a writeup years ago where they removed relay and used a paper clip in the socket for relay 45.
Hence why I would like to have something permanently hardwired/securely in place. thanks !
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having it controlled by a switch in the cockpit, very practical for when I race at e-town (often) pre-staging the car culd be ice cold and by the time u get to the line you are at 220 degrees.