[ba] radiator fan issues
audion at serversmiths.com
audion at serversmiths.com
Wed Oct 6 21:31:55 EDT 2004
So, okay,
I've had nothing but trouble with the electric fan for the radiator
since I bought my Coupe in 82.
Slowly but surely I have outboarded the 25 amp fuse that the fan runs
through to keep the fuse from toasting its contacts and becoming
non-conductive.
Then I changed out the switch in the bottom of the radiator and things
worked well for a couple of years.
But now I have the *way cool* problem that on very hot days the fan
will not come on but on cool days it comes on and off fine. When it
begins to overheat and I pull in to run water through the radiator
vanes to cool the engine down the fan will often come on once the car
is back to a more normal temp.
So, all I can think is that the switch in the bottom of the radiator is
intermittent in some way.
But thought I would ask before I go and swop it out as I have to drain
everything.
I noted that there are a couple of different switches available on the
online parts sources and any advice about those is welcomed.
Thanks for any hints/tips/advice.
M./
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