[Shotimes] how to test cooling fan for 3.8?

Paul Nimz pnimz@v8sho.com
Thu, 12 Feb 2004 09:16:22 -0600


Mine does on the '93.  As long as the car isn't moving and the defrosters
are on the fan will come on.

Paul Nimz
'97 TR
'93 EG mtx


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "van Oss" <vanOss@centurytel.net>
To: "George Fourchy" <krazgeo@jps.net>; <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2004 1:36 AM
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] how to test cooling fan for 3.8?


> Does that work even when the EEC thinks it's cold as a witch's half-time
> show outside?
>
> VO
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> >I'd like to rule out (or rule in the fan), but only proper hook-up will
> >yield valid results. Thanks for the input.
>
> If you're checking the fan ONLY, just turn on the a/c.  At idle, the fan
> comes on,
> since the car is below the speed where the computer turns it on, somewhere
> around 35
> or 40 mph.  If you're checking the computer for turning it on when the
> proper temp
> is reached, you have to go farther.
>
> But to just check the fan, turn on the a/c.
>
> George
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