Overheating after new radiator
02-20-2004, 07:43 AM
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Originally Posted by JimBlake
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The fan switch is in thermostat housing, it has a plug with 2 wires. Just an on/off switch, it's not really a 'sensor'. Unplug it, jumper the wires together, turn on the key; that should make the fans run.
The engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor is at the upper hose nozzle, it's also got a plug with 2 wires. That's for the fuel injection ECU to measure temperature.
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The fan switch is in thermostat housing, it has a plug with 2 wires. Just an on/off switch, it's not really a 'sensor'. Unplug it, jumper the wires together, turn on the key; that should make the fans run.
The engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor is at the upper hose nozzle, it's also got a plug with 2 wires. That's for the fuel injection ECU to measure temperature.
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Question: if after replacing the switches the problem remains the same, would there be harm in jumpering the fans so they both come on every time the key is on?
02-23-2004, 06:47 AM
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Originally Posted by watson10
Question: if after replacing the switches the problem remains the same, would there be harm in jumpering the fans so they both come on every time the key is on?
03-01-2004, 06:09 PM
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same thing happened to me...just today i changed my thermostat....it only does that on long trips...so next time i drive a long long distance like 20miles plus...then ill know....and i topped off my coolant
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