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Offline fordguy79

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eletric fan switch
« on: June 30, 2009, 08:07:01 AM »
i have a 87 samurai i put a electric fan on right now i run it with a relay and toggle switch  i would like to get a fan switch that will screw stait in the block of a 1.3 so i don't have it turn it on and off myself         I'm looking for a part number  and location  to put it can anyone help me  thanks

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Re: eletric fan switch
« Reply #1 on: June 30, 2009, 11:15:18 AM »
Check at your local parts store, they should have a electric fan relay setup that attaches to your thermostat.  If you want to order it online just do a search for Electric Fan Controller and there are a bunch of wiring kits out there.
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Re: eletric fan switch
« Reply #2 on: June 30, 2009, 07:10:13 PM »
I don't know about the Sami but on the Swift the fan switch screws in to the thermostat housing - so take a look at your thermostat housing and see if there are any unused ports and then find a switch to fit.

If there are no free ports - there are electronic fan controllers that sense using thermisters mounted in the top hose, but, they have a little too much electronics for my liking (especially if you're going off road and in water) - I'd suggest you put a port in the bottom radiator tank and mount the switch there.

Why the bottom tank and not the top tank (or top hose)?  Well the sensors don't work too well sensing hot air and if the coolant is low they won't turn the fan on and I also know of a few cars that have the fan switch in the bottom tank from the factory, it seems to work well.
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Re: eletric fan switch
« Reply #3 on: July 01, 2009, 04:29:14 PM »
there is no port by the thermostat    i think i will just start getting some fan switch's in at work and try to find one that will work   i don't like the probe type that go in the fins of the radiator

i work in auto parts as a counter man i looked up 5 different ones for swifts/metro's   and yes i go to the books :P
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Re: eletric fan switch
« Reply #4 on: July 01, 2009, 05:35:40 PM »
I just got an aftermarket on online for like $20. It's adjustable.
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