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  • Fan Switch?

    Anyone using that kit that lets you turn on your cooling fans manualy (sooner) so you can try to keep the motor running cooler?

    I am running a 2000 3.8 Firebird

    Is it worth the $70

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    There is a write up on here about one. I belive it is $5 worth of parts. Anyways, make your own.
    Red 1998 Camaro<br />Mods so far=<br />K&N

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    • #3
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      http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2197072/4

      This is strtracer98's write up. Its the one I used. Good stuff
      1999 Firebird

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      • #4
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        i just did that. heres some advice! those are hot wires so all you gotta do is ground them. i tried to put a switch in there with an LED and it wont light up because of it. to make sure that you got the right wires, shave some insulation off and connect a test wire to the negative battery. if the fan turns on you got the right wire. also, you'll almost never use the fan manually unless you're waiting in staging lanes and have a lower thermostat...
        no, its not worth anything near 70 bucks
        Last edited by Camaro Dom; 07-07-2006, 11:04 PM.
        2000 3.8L Camaro A4 Pewter Y87<br />K&N Filter, SLP Ram Air kit, Eibach Pro Kit, Flowmaster 80 series, Silverstars, NGK plugs and MSD Super Conductor Wires, Electric Water Pump

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        • #5
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          Make your own like people above mentioned. I use mine in traffic all the time. Plus whenever I auto cross I use it in staging.

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          • #6
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            the problem with a lot of do it yourself setups is if you forget to cut it off it will kill your battery. with the SLP kit the fans don't run when the key isn't in it. but if someone has a write up for one like the SLP one go for it.
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            • #7
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              Originally posted by andrew.brandon
              the problem with a lot of do it yourself setups is if you forget to cut it off it will kill your battery. with the SLP kit the fans don't run when the key isn't in it. but if someone has a write up for one like the SLP one go for it.
              Eh just have to run an extra relay through your accesory, so unless accesory is powered you don't have the connection. Pretty simple as long as you know how to wire a relay.. Erm I have to do mine the right way one of these days, right now its just wired solid on all the time. Maybe when I take a bit to do that I'll make a writeup for it.
              1995 Camaro 3.4 A4<br /><br />CAI,IAT Relocate

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              • #8
                Re: Fan Switch?

                Originally posted by andrew.brandon
                the problem with a lot of do it yourself setups is if you forget to cut it off it will kill your battery. with the SLP kit the fans don't run when the key isn't in it. but if someone has a write up for one like the SLP one go for it.
                The SLP does run when your car is off. The only real advantage is it plugs in easily and clean.

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                • #9
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                  I have the slp fan switch, I think it is overpriced but it is really easy to install. Just got to remember to turn it off because I have ran my battery dead a few times.

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                  • #10
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                    Originally posted by HokieBird
                    The SLP does run when your car is off. The only real advantage is it plugs in easily and clean.
                    with the motor off yes, but the key still has to be in the ignition. I know because I leave mine on all the time during the summer months.
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                    • #11
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                      What about getting push button switches that dont click on but you have to keep pressure on them for it to be on? anyone try something like that? itd kinda be an idiot proof way to prevent killing ur battery.

                      EDIT: looking at radioshack website its momentary switches im thinking of

                      also i take it your car will still turn it on automatically
                      Last edited by Gerbonium; 07-09-2006, 12:35 PM.

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                      • #12
                        Re: Fan Switch?

                        Originally posted by Gerbonium
                        What about getting push button switches that dont click on but you have to keep pressure on them for it to be on? anyone try something like that? itd kinda be an idiot proof way to prevent killing ur battery.

                        EDIT: looking at radioshack website its momentary switches im thinking of

                        also i take it your car will still turn it on automatically
                        Sweet idea, but I don't think I want to keep holding a button down to keep the fan on.
                        Red 1998 Camaro<br />Mods so far=<br />K&N

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                        • #13
                          Re: Fan Switch?

                          rig it into the seat, when you sit down it turns on
                          2k2 camaro, K&N, SLP whisper lid, Konis, AEM, HP Tuners, Angel eyes/Halos, CF SS ram air hood, 4.10s, Zexel Torsen, UMI SFCs, CrossFire, BFGs, Gatorback, Catco, Flows, and TLC! DONT feed the Trolls!

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                          • #14
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                            haha seat idea would be cool. i just decided to go for a lightup toggle switch. im having trouble moving the computer to get to the hole in the firewall tho

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                            • #15
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                              on my fan switch if i have the switch on low both fans run on low. but heres the problem...If i have the switch on high only the drivers side fan runs on high. If i put both wires to ground "in other words high and low at the same time" i get both my fans on high. or if my a/c is on "fans running in low speed" and i put the switch on high i can get both fans on high. but with the switch on high and the a/c off only the one fan runs.
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