when should the fans kick in?
01-22-05, 10:33 PM
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when should the fans kick in?
i asked a mechanic and he said the sensor should turn on the fans at around 230 degrees fahrenheit.....is this right?? i thought it was 180? 
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The stock ecu/thermosensor turns the fans on low at 221F (105C). By 230F, they should be running at high speed. Turning the A/C on should turn the fans to low/med, even at lower temps.
The stock t-stat should be open by 180-185F or so (86C).
BTW, this is all in the factory service manual...you really should download a PDF copy or buy one.
The stock t-stat should be open by 180-185F or so (86C).
BTW, this is all in the factory service manual...you really should download a PDF copy or buy one.
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Originally Posted by GOOFYROTOR
The Mechanic is correct. The thermoswitch triggers the ECU to turn on the two radiator fans somewhere between 215F - 230F.
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