Author |
Topic: installing fan switch on dash (Read 363 times) |
|
meatman
Newbie
 
Posts: 38
|
 |
installing fan switch on dash
« on: May 1st, 2008, 9:56pm » |
 Quote  Modify
|
hi
i am still having problems with my wiring loom until i can source a good replacement would it be possible to install a switch on the dash so i can manually switch on the fans.
if it is possible how would i go about it has anyone done this before would it just be a case of taking the feed for the switch from the green fan relay
cheers
mark
|
|
 IP Logged |
|
|
|
gozz
Senior Member
Been around awhile
Posts: 3475
|
|
Re: installing fan switch on dash
« Reply #1 on: May 1st, 2008, 10:09pm » |
Quote Modify
|
meatman.
The only time you really need the fans is when using the aircon,even in a moderate traffic jam they dont cut in.It would be a fairly simple operation to go direct to the fans without the relay via a switch,but is it worth the trouble?The wiring loom can be rebound if you are not given to fits of rage!as it is somewhat time consuming.
GOZZ.
|
|
IP Logged |
|
|
|
sector-9
Senior Member
No scorpio anymore
Posts: 1069
|
|
Re: installing fan switch on dash
« Reply #2 on: May 4th, 2008, 10:31pm » |
Quote Modify
|
If your fan circuit is working fine but it's just the ECU or thermoswitch that aren't working then a simple switch can be fitted to trigger the fans. However if you're contemplating fitting a switch because one or more of the fans aren't running, or you know there's a problem in the circuit, then I would advise against it.
The fan circuit on the Scorpio is relatively complex (well, for a fan circuit at least!) and the green relay is actually three relays in one to provide the two speeds of operation.
When I had problems with my fan circuit, I traced it to a burn out loom (all the insulation had charred and was falling off) behind the front crossmember. I cut out the damaged section and replaced it with new wires and it then worked fine on both speeds with no further attention.
Darren
|
|
IP Logged |
|
|
|
|
Home
Help
Search
Members
Login
Reply
Send Topic
Print