Quick fan wiring and mounting question

[lolcantturn]

I'm going to get a temp switch from Guten today or tomorrow and install it on my rad and follow "The official fan wiring" thread and hopefully it all goes well. Thanks fellows

[giantkeeper]

And also don't you have yours wired to ignition switch too?:/

No, mine is set up through the stock wiring

[trackjunkie21]

You can get a temp switch for around $10. Shop around, it's very simple, I did it in a matter of 1 hour, the longest part was testing which wire is constant 12v, switched and then finding a place to fit the relay. oh and remember if using a 5 prong relay, run both 87a and 87 to the fan switch (IIRC) a 5 prong needs a ground to activate.

[lolcantturn]

And also don't you have yours wired to ignition switch too?:/

[lolcantturn]

What will go wrong though? Thats what I'm curious about haha

[giantkeeper]

I know you don't want to hear this, but if you skimp now - you are gonna mess up your car and it will cost way more to fix.

[lolcantturn]

why don't you spend $20 on a clutch fan instead of doing it the wrong way to begin with?

I'm not sure if you're understanding, I need to have a wired fan by 48hrs, besides it would be cheaper to just get a rad switch. What's the problem with wiring it to ignition 12? Too much amp draw?

[nando]

why don't you spend $20 on a clutch fan instead of doing it the wrong way to begin with?

[lolcantturn]

so put one in? they all have a threaded hole for them.

I'm in a rush since I'm doing a road trip very soon. I just need to have this fan running when I turn the key. I'll wire it and mount it properly once I get back

[nando]

so put one in? they all have a threaded hole for them.

[lolcantturn]

Whats wrong with the stock wiring, fuse and relay?

I'm not sure how to wire it with a fuse and relay without going through the temp switch. I'm not running a temp switch cause the previous owner bought a radiator without it.

[reelizmpro]

Whats wrong with the stock wiring, fuse and relay?

[lolcantturn]

If you use zip ties it will move too much and cause the radiator to leak. Just get brackets.

Yep, I was actually figuring that it wouldn't be too difficult at all to make brackets so I'll do that next.


As for finding an Ignition switched source, where should I connect the positive lead to this? Just put it in with any fuse in the fuse box or wut?

[jinoguy]

If you use zip ties it will move too much and cause the radiator to leak. Just get brackets.

[lolcantturn]

I think you are supposed to go from the fuse box....

eek yeah that would kinda make sense. Should I just put the wire in any fuse?