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Bypass Switch for an AC Radiator Fan


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swede 
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Posted: June 17, 2007 at 9:10 PM / IP Logged  
I'd like to install a bypass switch to turn the AC pusher fan on whenever I want, such as when sitting in traffic, etc. The fan is set to come on when the AC is on so I don't want to damage the AC fan relay.
I can activate the fan directly with a switch from the battery (through another relay?) but am afraid of 12v going back through the + lead from the original AC fan relay. Is this a legitimate fear and if so, how do I remedy it?
Hopefully this makes sense....I searched the archives and found nothing that sounded similar so 1000 pardons if this has ever been asked before.
Thanks.
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hotwaterwizard 
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Posted: June 19, 2007 at 12:34 AM / IP Logged  
Bypass Switch for an AC Radiator Fan -- posted image.
John DeRosa (Hotwaterwizard)
Stockton California
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swede 
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Posted: June 22, 2007 at 12:46 PM / IP Logged  
Thanks much hotwaterwizard. Looks like what I needed.
Bypass Switch for an AC Radiator Fan -- posted image.
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dualsport 
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Posted: June 23, 2007 at 11:09 PM / IP Logged  
If you do this, be sure to use a high current relay and heavy gauge wiring for all your connections, because the fan draws a hefty amount of current. If any of your connections are marginal, they'll heat up and fail.
An alternate would be to find out the switching method for the original fan relay, and tap into that to switch on the relay. That'll be low current and one less relay path to go through, just using the one relay.
You do need to be more careful because you don't want to mess up your existing relay control; you'll have to test it out fully to see if it's using a switched ground or switched 12V. If it's ground switched and you try connecting 12V to it, it'll surely blow.
If you're not comfortable testing for it, using a second relay would be safer, or else find someone that can check it out for you first.

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