Everything Electrical & Electronic Have an electrical problem? Lighting, Alternators, gauges, DIC, HUD, etc? Post it here. Please post Audio problems in the Audio forum, and Engine control problems in the appropriate Mechanical forum for your year.

Radiator Fan Switch - on/off

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 04-05-2010, 08:24 PM
  #1  
Member
Posts like a V-Tak
Thread Starter
 
ov3rclock3d's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 39
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
ov3rclock3d is on a distinguished road
Default Radiator Fan Switch - on/off

Is it possible to wire an On/Off switch to the stock cooling fans on a 2000 bonneville SE? If so has anyone tried it? (am i posting in the right spot?) Thanks
Old 04-06-2010, 12:10 AM
  #2  
Senior Member
True Car Nut
 
Purplehazeir's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Arlington, WA
Posts: 7,979
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Purplehazeir is on a distinguished road
Default

Originally Posted by ov3rclock3d
Is it possible to wire an On/Off switch to the stock cooling fans on a 2000 bonneville SE? If so has anyone tried it? (am i posting in the right spot?) Thanks
Sure. But why would you want to?
Old 04-06-2010, 12:18 AM
  #3  
Member
Posts like a V-Tak
Thread Starter
 
ov3rclock3d's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 39
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
ov3rclock3d is on a distinguished road
Default

I was hoping to get my car to run a little cooler when im in city traffic and parkinglot traffic on campus. it runs a little toasty. It would just be another little add-on to my car :P
Old 04-06-2010, 01:09 AM
  #4  
Senior Member
Posts like a Corvette
 
crunkfrunk's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Cleveland, OH
Posts: 1,389
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
crunkfrunk is on a distinguished road
Default

It is possible but it requires like 3 relays and a few wires from the PCM, I can't find the wiring diagram anymore and I could never find the right wires
Old 04-06-2010, 01:18 AM
  #5  
Member
Posts like a V-Tak
Thread Starter
 
ov3rclock3d's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 39
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
ov3rclock3d is on a distinguished road
Default

huh, darn... i will have to look into what i can figure out. im sure that i can find something to work. i also noted a zzp fan control earlier today, though it'* made for a grand prix. the basics should be the same though, am i right? oh, and crunk, how did you manage the ssei cluster in your se? did it require a new harness?
Old 04-06-2010, 06:52 AM
  #6  
Retired



Certified Car Nut
 
Mike's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Dark Side, AZ
Posts: 17,920
Received 1,780 Likes on 1,304 Posts
Mike has a reputation beyond reputeMike has a reputation beyond reputeMike has a reputation beyond reputeMike has a reputation beyond reputeMike has a reputation beyond reputeMike has a reputation beyond reputeMike has a reputation beyond reputeMike has a reputation beyond reputeMike has a reputation beyond reputeMike has a reputation beyond reputeMike has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Or he could have his PCM reprogrammed to kick the fans on at a lower temp. That would be the easier route IMO.
__________________
Retired Administrator
2002 *-10 5.7 V8
2023 Jeep Rubicon Diesel

Old 04-06-2010, 09:01 AM
  #7  
DINOSAURUS BOOSTUS

Expert Gearhead
 
BillBoost37's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Enfield, CT
Posts: 41,391
Likes: 0
Received 8 Likes on 8 Posts
BillBoost37 is a glorious beacon of lightBillBoost37 is a glorious beacon of lightBillBoost37 is a glorious beacon of lightBillBoost37 is a glorious beacon of lightBillBoost37 is a glorious beacon of lightBillBoost37 is a glorious beacon of light
Default

There are two good methods.

Manual control (the relay schematics are online somewhere if you don't want to pay for a premade)

Programming the pcm. Easy quick and reasonably priced. When programming a 2000+ car not only can you bring the fan temp down near thermostat temperatures, but you can also tell it to stay on for up to 180 seconds after shut down to cool things further.
Old 04-06-2010, 10:18 AM
  #8  
Senior Member
Posts like a Corvette
 
crunkfrunk's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Cleveland, OH
Posts: 1,389
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
crunkfrunk is on a distinguished road
Default

Originally Posted by ov3rclock3d
huh, darn... i will have to look into what i can figure out. im sure that i can find something to work. i also noted a zzp fan control earlier today, though it'* made for a grand prix. the basics should be the same though, am i right? oh, and crunk, how did you manage the ssei cluster in your se? did it require a new harness?
Well everyting was there for it to connect but I had to buy the new switches (where your English/Metric, Trip Reset, and Tire Presure Reset are now) the only hard part was for the new buttons there wasn't all the wiring so I had to solder to a flat wire (ribbon connector) to make them all work
Old 04-16-2010, 09:14 PM
  #9  
Member
Posts like a V-Tak
Thread Starter
 
ov3rclock3d's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 39
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
ov3rclock3d is on a distinguished road
Default

ok, so i found the schematics, now im curious which pole i would need to ground, relay, or power to get the fan to come on.... does anyone know anything about this?
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
RogerH
1992-1999
46
08-19-2006 03:59 PM
jlathem
Performance, Brainstorming & Tuning
14
09-28-2004 12:08 AM
BonEvilSSEi
1992-1999
6
08-04-2004 06:09 PM
CraZyDriVer868
1992-1999
2
06-19-2003 08:37 AM
Bret1994SSEI
1992-1999
1
06-16-2003 07:49 PM



Quick Reply: Radiator Fan Switch - on/off



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 11:09 AM.