(Revised, Coin Holder Mod) My new Manual Fan switch install what do you think?

[Who]

Manual Fan switch install what do you think? Just added a manual fan switch for the condenser fans. How does it look? Personally I am trying to keep everything stock and I really do not like it. Any suggestions or pics would be appreciated.

On a side not I was looking at the wiring diagram on the tsrm and I think I can put a tems switch into my center console and use it as a simple ground switch Open/Closed. My car does not have tems but the tems switch could be used to run the fans and look stock.

 

[lppro]

just dont forget to hit the switch when it gets hot... why not just wire it to the ignition so there on the whole time?

 

[Freshmaker]

Are you using all of the rocker switches over by the fog light switches? Or do you have a coin holder in there?

 

[Rennat]

i put mine in that little 4 thingy panel on the left... used a 1.99 dc switch from radioshack...

And you would be suprised how little you really need your fan, i daily drive my car, and i havent used the fan for a good month now... and it hit 99 yesterday... haha
You have a thermostat for a reason you know...

 

[foreverpsycotic]

just dont forget to hit the switch when it gets hot... why not just wire it to the ignition so there on the whole time?

Better to let the car warm up without the fan vs with the fan on full blast.

 

[CyFi6]

My switch is pretty discreet right there

 

[Rennat]

I like mine though, it has a build in LED, so you KNOW when its one or off. None of that "forgetting" stuff... haha

And it doesnt take very long to wire in either... espeically if you actually know what your doing...

 

[Orion ZyGarian]

Holy crap, wiring it up to the TEMS switch is fucking brilliant! I think I should do that with mine!

Anyways, e-fans drain a LOT of power when they are on, and like Nash said, its far easier to get up to temperature with them off. This is why BMW factory shrouds have flaps in them.

 

[Who]

Are you using all of the rocker switches over by the fog light switches? Or do you have a coin holder in there?

No I am not. Funny you should mention that because I just popped off that panel and pulled out the coin holder. Even thought about buying a oem hazard or fog light switch to wire it into. Got to go visit the tsrm again.

i put mine in that little 4 thingy panel on the left... used a 1.99 dc switch from radioshack...

And you would be suprised how little you really need your fan, i daily drive my car, and i havent used the fan for a good month now... and it hit 99 yesterday... haha
You have a thermostat for a reason you know...

Got the coin holder in my pocket now. Looks like it is deep enough to put a small switch inside and the switch handle would be long enough to protude out when you open the coin holder but close up nicely. RadioCrap here I come.

Honestly my engine cooling system works very well. Its my ac high pressure condenser fan switch thats on the fritz. I do not want to invest over $250 dollars to evacuate, reclaim, replace the switch and recharge. The ac guy told me to put in a manual switch and run it when the ac is on, city driving of course.

Holy crap, wiring it up to the TEMS switch is fucking brilliant! I think I should do that with mine!

Anyways, e-fans drain a LOT of power when they are on, and like Nash said, its far easier to get up to temperature with them off. This is why BMW factory shrouds have flaps in them.

They sure due suck alot of power. When I fire mine up you can see that slight dimming or dip of the dash lights.

Thanks guys / gals

 

[Who]

Couldn't stand that ugly switch sitting under the dash. So I came up with a new use for those coin holders in the dash. Under dash switch gone.

 

[bridg3r]

Couldn't stand that ugly switch sitting under the dash. So I came up with a new use for those coin holders in the dash. Under dash switch gone.

nice job man looks good

 

[rs4rush]

Thats sweet! I might do this pretty soon.

 

[HommerSimpson]

If the only way the fan comes on is you turn switch on ... then you really need something like this.. Autozone sells a ajustable one for like 21 bucks..
but here is one on ebay ... not ajustable but better to be safe then sorry and for get to turn fan on after its to late..

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/COOLING-FAN-TEMPERATURE-CONTROL-SWITCH-RELAY-KIT-210_W0QQitemZ260235296413QQihZ016QQcategoryZ33603QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

[Poodles]

no, he added a manual switch for the condeser fans, they will come on when needed, or he can turn them on when he wants.

 

[tbcmorris]

Why not wire it to a temp sensor. then you won't need a toggle switch or have to pay sucj close attention to your cooling system.

 

[supraguy@aol]

Wired my FAL's to two separate relays, run by a temp sensor threaded into the bvsv postion. They come on at around 205, and shut off around 195. I also have a manual override. I plan on moving the temp sensor into the bottom of the radiator though, for better temp readings. when the coolant heats up the fans come on, of course, but when I shut off the car, the fans will stay on for a long time, because heat rises, and so even though the coolant cools down, the hot coolant stays near the tstat(and the metal stays hot), and keeps the fans running longer than is necessary. I noticed that BMW's and VW's have their temp switches closer to the lower part of the rads.

 

[supraman7mgte]

My switch is pretty discreet right there

thats where i put my manual override for my main fan. looks sweet.

 

[Amontgomery]

Does having electric fans on when running highway speeds and above hinder airflow?

 

[Nocheez]

So THAT'S what coin holders look like! My car has switches in all of the openings.

 

[Rennat]

theres no reason to run your fans above 30mph... at least with a non turbo...

highway speeds if you are over heating, you have bigger problems then whether or not your fan is working...