gregory ramirez wrote: > hi everyone! > i have a supposedly 2-speed fan that wont turn off. as soon as the ignition > key is turned the fan starts. to make things interesting, i unplugged the > thermal switch on the radiator (3-prong) and it still goes on with the key. > i bought a new switch but havent put it on yet, the bit about the fan > running even disconnected to the switch has me worried. if you know the > solution please dont be shy. > yours (cruisin the speed limit, and no more) gregory Gregory: My just started doing the same thing - radiator fan always on as the key is turned. The only change that I made in the engine compartment was that I discovered that I forgot to reconnect the copper ground strap from the left side near the coil to the engine. After I did this that radiator fan stopped coming on as the key was turned. ??? Go figure. Gary 88GL |
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