Ive done it twice now and each time the wire for power has burned. I took the two wires from the fan to a 35 amp switch and from the switch i took one wire to the battery and a seperate wire was for ground. It works fine when driving during the day, but at night that is when it happens. The wire burns up all the insulation was burned off. I did this because the fans did not turn on on their own, the fuse is good and the relay is good too. How could i do this the right way, I did not bypass any thing either for power. I THOUGHT MAYBE IT HAS SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE HEADLIGHTS BECAUSE THAT IS THE ONLY TIME MY WIRES BURNED DURING THE DAY IT WAS FINE.
2007-08-25 12:34:51 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
YOU NEED TO FIX THE REAL PROBLEM!!!!!!!
Clearly, if the fans are not turning on when they should there is a problem that needs to be fixed. Doing a Gomer job of rewiring the car in a way its designers never intended instead of addressing that very real problem isn't going to solve anything. If you are not up to the task of properly diagnosing this (hint: its probably the coolant temp switch or sensor) then take it in to someone who knows what they are doing before you cause any more damage than you already have.
2007-08-25 12:52:43 · answer #1 · answered by Naughtums 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I had the same problem with a dodge minivan. The first time I wired it I used cheap small gauge wire and it burned. The next time i used an 8 gauge wire and had no problems after that. How thick is the wire you are using?
2007-08-25 12:48:03 · answer #2 · answered by James B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am also sure that the thermo switch needs replacement. The cooling fan is not meant for continuous working. Over cooling is also bad for your engine performance.Diagnosis and correction is important as make shift arrangements are OK for emergency only.
2007-08-25 13:21:39 · answer #3 · answered by Dr.RS 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you using #8 AWG wire?
good luck.
2007-08-25 12:55:33 · answer #4 · answered by Fordman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋