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CanadianLurch

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I just installed my FAL 410 why not just do what the instructions suggest and use the fuse tap? Mine worked perfectly and the control module / temperature sensor it comes with controls the fan speeds and when the come on does it not?
 

figgie

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10secdream;1287610 said:
I am pretty sure those fans can only draw 10 amps so you must have a short circuit or faulty fans. No other explanation.


WRONG

According to Flex-A-Lite themselves

http://www.flex-a-lite.com/auto/html/low-pro-puller.html

14-22
Amp Draw


That is running current.

When the fans are not running, the initial current rush is about 4x to 5x the running current. So current is 22A x 4 (using the lesser of the two values) 88 amps from when fans are at zero.
 

foreverpsycotic

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I dont have a problem with mine, and am using a 40a relay and a 40a fuse inline, triggered by a toggle switch. I ran 10ga wire to everything, and both fans kick on at the same time. I would say that there is a problem somewhere else.
 
Just to add to the conversation. I had similar issues with my FAL setup. 2 bad circuit breakers. Yes, at one time, they had circuit breakers instead of fuses with their kits. Then i have had multiple problems with the fan just running when it was suppose to. It has left a very bad taste in my mouth for FAL. I still have the fan sitting on my garage floor. It has been there for a year. Some people luck out with these and have no problems. I was not one of them.