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e40water 
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Posted: August 22, 2004 at 12:58 AM / IP Logged  
This question is a little off topic, I am wanting to install a toggle switch to my electric fan on my car, I am unsure how things get connected, Cause on the switch has on 2 screw terminals, I am guessing its like looping it. Power in  / power out ?
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Teken 
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Normally there are three wires to the fan, some have four. You will have a ground, 12 power, and a signal wire.
The forth one is either used as a data cable to read the rpms, or used for the sending unit like a thermister, or sending device.
Find the wire that activates the fan when grounded. I would suggest that you use a standard sealed SPDT 30 amp relay to actually turn on-off the fan.
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e40water 
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Posted: August 22, 2004 at 4:44 PM / IP Logged  
Well on my fan their is only 2 wires power and ground, The reason why I am wanting to use a switch source is on my Mustang the relay is weak and Then I got more control of keeping my temp cooler , Least if I got a fuse link to the switch, I think the fan should be ok.
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If you wish to keep your Mustang cooler, and obtain a few additional HP. I would suggest that you replace the thermostat with a cooler one, which will open sooner.
If you still want to use a switch, then simply wire the switch in series to the ground wire. Remember, you will turning the fan using only a ground plane.
That is the safest method for in cabin use.
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northshoreaudio 
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Posted: August 24, 2004 at 3:51 AM / IP Logged  
Hey now i will go with what Teken said about the switch and also i was wondering how cold u want your car running at cause if u run it to cold u not gonna get a good running condition. what does yours take 192 degress 180 how cool u going to and why u want to run colder then it is
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e40water 
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Posted: August 25, 2004 at 11:04 AM / IP Logged  
Well Ive replacedthe fan relay , Temp sending unit, Ive been told my other mechanics this is a common thing to have happen. Unfortunally that year ford didnt do a good job with that part of the car, If I allow the temp to climb to over heat temp, then my engine and alum cyl heads get wrecked so, I would rather have control of my fan from a switch. 
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