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Old 10-27-2003, 09:09 PM
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I need a new thermo fan switch and just wanted to know what is the temp. of the stock switch?
What temp. switches do i have to choose from if any?
Any input on which they like best?
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Old 10-27-2003, 09:25 PM
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I just got a stock replacement, never seen others.

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Old 10-28-2003, 08:54 AM
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Is that the switch that turns the fans on after the car is shut off? where abouts do I find one?
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it turns the fans on when coolant gets to hot with car on or off...its located on top drivers side of radiator
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They make a low temp version as well...get whichever one you want...

If you have a low temp thermostat, match it with a low temp thermoswitch. Otherwise..it comes down to personal preference IMO.
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local parts store to purchase? paragon?
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If the switch is faulty ... it defaults to on and it stays on until the battery is dead or the relay in the fuse box is removed! Had it happen last year.

Check the relay in the fuse box ... it may be faulty.

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Yep thats what mine is doing. Fan stays on all the time till i pull the relay. I pulled the wire off the fan switch to see if it would stop and it does so im guessing its the switch and not the relay. Is there a test for the relay?
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You proved it works. If the fans did not come on, it would be faulty. Switch is a common failure item on our cars.

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