Electric Fan Switch ?

[longfield]

My electric fan switch controller keeps going out.I don't think i'm getting it wet maybe a little when i wash it. It's a Black Magic switch, is there a better one or what.
Thanks

 

[TreeClimber]

Bobby

Read this thread

http://nw-wheelers.com/forum/showthread.php?p=325416#post325416

My rig, the electric fan is an auxilary (pusher) to the mechanical (puller). I run a hot lead straight from the battery to a Bosch relay then to the fan. The relay is activated by a 25A toggle switch on my dash.

Hope these ideas help

T

 

[Bunk1]

I run a spal fan and their std wiring kit. It has working flawlessly in 2 different rigs for 4 years of wheeling. Their senders are available in 2 different heat ranges as well...Maybee the spal sender would be a easy retrofit to your set-up, Depending on how its set-up.

 

[pokey]

I had the same issues and then switched over to a painless type setup that uses a probe in the manifold and no more problems. It also keeps the temp more even since its reading the actual engine temp and not the radiators.

 

[leadfoot067]

i run this one...have been for 2 years no issues yet...

http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=FLX-30332&N=700+115&autoview=sku

 

[longfield]

I had the same issues and then switched over to a painless type setup that uses a probe in the manifold and no more problems. It also keeps the temp more even since its reading the actual engine temp and not the radiators.

So in the block instead of the Radiator. My promble is the ajusting switch not the prob. Is the switch in the other set up different?
Thanks Guys

 

[Binder]

Does your system use a relay? If not then installing a relay and wiring it properly would most likely solve your problems.

 

[longfield]

Does your system use a relay? If not then installing a relay and wiring it properly would most likely solve your problems.

Yes on the relay.

 

[crash2]

Is this one of those jobies with the dial on it bobby?

 

[longfield]

Is this one of those jobies with the dial on it bobby?

Yes it has the dial on it.

 

[Thanatos]

I just used a fixed 180* thermo switch to actuate a 85A continuous duty solenoid ($39.99 at West Marine but I am sure you can find one cheaper at NAPA). I got tired of the relays melting on the thermoswitches from the high startup current of the Taurus fans. No more issues.

 

[84Toyota4x4]

Yes it has the dial on it.

I went through a few of those on my old RX-7 as well. The only time it possibly got wet was when I washed it. I dunno if theyre just shitty, or if that little amount of water really messes with them.

~T.J.

 

[pokey]

So in the block instead of the Radiator. My promble is the ajusting switch not the prob. Is the switch in the other set up different?
Thanks Guys

the probe is the switch, look up the painless kit.