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Im still at least 2.5 weeks away from seeing my car again..but when I do, was the module determined to be at fault via the WSM procedure?
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He also discovered that the other fan is also not operating correctly - it goes from off to the high speed setting, bypassing the low speed setting. Another indication of a failed controller module.
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I wonder about mine because it has never run more than a couple seconds after turning off the ignition ... even on very hot days using the A/C. My 968's fan would run for a while under these conditions.
I just go by the gauge and haven't seen any concerning readings, but suspect the system may not be 100% ...
I just go by the gauge and haven't seen any concerning readings, but suspect the system may not be 100% ...
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I wonder about mine because it has never run more than a couple seconds after turning off the ignition ... even on very hot days using the A/C. My 968's fan would run for a while under these conditions.
I just go by the gauge and haven't seen any concerning readings, but suspect the system may not be 100% ...
I just go by the gauge and haven't seen any concerning readings, but suspect the system may not be 100% ...
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Tom,
Remove the connection to the temp switch right on top of the intake - short the two wire connections together - then see if the car after-runs. If yes you have a failed thermo switch - easy to replace.
The only other thing that might cause the fan to stop is if it thinks the hood is open - does your hood switch cause the underhood light to go on? This interlock is so the fan can't start up unexpectedly when you have your hand around the area of the blades.
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Remove the connection to the temp switch right on top of the intake - short the two wire connections together - then see if the car after-runs. If yes you have a failed thermo switch - easy to replace.
The only other thing that might cause the fan to stop is if it thinks the hood is open - does your hood switch cause the underhood light to go on? This interlock is so the fan can't start up unexpectedly when you have your hand around the area of the blades.
Alan
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Just checking...
I would like to try the switching wiring diagnostic.
Does anyone have advice on how to go about this?
Better from up top, or from underneath?
I guess the wiring harnesses will extend far enough in either direction? It does not really look like that to me but maybe if I pull them out of their routing channels?
All help appreciated.
Adam
Does anyone have advice on how to go about this?
Better from up top, or from underneath?
I guess the wiring harnesses will extend far enough in either direction? It does not really look like that to me but maybe if I pull them out of their routing channels?
All help appreciated.
Adam
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I would like to try the switching wiring diagnostic.
Does anyone have advice on how to go about this?
Better from up top, or from underneath?
I guess the wiring harnesses will extend far enough in either direction? It does not really look like that to me but maybe if I pull them out of their routing channels?
All help appreciated.
Adam
Does anyone have advice on how to go about this?
Better from up top, or from underneath?
I guess the wiring harnesses will extend far enough in either direction? It does not really look like that to me but maybe if I pull them out of their routing channels?
All help appreciated.
Adam