freshmoney

I trying to install 2 14" electric fans ....... I bought a fan kit with temperature sensor to turn the fans off and on. but i cant find where to put this temp sensor instructions read:

Install the thermoswitch into the cylinder head or intake manifold fitting as available per your application.

I've searched all day but one a clear answer for our cars.... ive read on mustang forums about people drilling into exhaust manifold and installing it there. i figure there is a easier way.

i tried the ECT on the radiator it fits but car ran ruff and fans didn't turn on.

Temp Senor is on bottom left.

Rising_Sun

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Why don't you just use the stock temp sensor on the bottom of the radiator? It's already setup to send a signal at 180 degrees.

freshmoney

how would i tap into it.??? i thought that was need to contron engine temps??? thanks

Aristoman

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you need one of these.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/36MM-1-42-Wa...item35b6e805b0

You have to cut your radiator hose in half and fit this in between then screw in your sensor. Dont put the sensor at the bottom of the radiator because you want to measure the temperature of the coolant thats going into the engine not the coolant thats coming out of the engine.

freshmoney

@aristoman thanks i jused ordered one.......

Rising_Sun

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The wire harness off the stock temp sensor is 2 colors. Blue and black. Black is ground and Blue is the signal wire. Just tap off the blue to a relay to power the fans. That's what I'm using to power my IS300 fans.

Aristoman

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How does this work? are your fans on all the time? at what temperature does your relay turn your fans on?

poplatino4

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I just cut off the plug from the small fan and soldered it to the bigger fan. car warms up. 179, fan turn on, down to 164 fan turns off. ill snap a pic, and add it as an edit.
http://i1115.photobucket.com/albums/...1/DSC00158.jpg
http://i1115.photobucket.com/albums/...1/DSC00159.jpg

freshmoney

my temp adaptor came in but the thread hole is 1/8 but my sensor is 3/8...... should i drill it better or turn it and get another one??


i want to try the original sensor. i didn't have the little fan when i got the car gotta find the harness....

Aristoman

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you should be able to find 3/8" to 1/8" adapter at any hardware store

freshmoney

Thanks @aristo... went to HD last night and nothing gonna check a couple other handware store today

Aristoman

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Try NAPA if you guys have that.

freshmoney

Hey Pop i finally got the finally setup the way you have it with the relay but they turn off and on with the car. they are are not being temp controlled. They sound like vacuums , i gotta get them controlled. thanks for the help everyone.