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Old 03-18-2004, 07:36 PM
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What's the best/easiest way to get a positive lead that's on with the ignition in the engine bay to use with my electric fan relay?


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Old 03-18-2004, 07:42 PM
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Default Re: Ignition on positive power in engine compartment (Schmucker)

From the wiper motor.

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Default Re: Ignition on positive power in engine compartment (Schmucker)

I believe that it is the yellow lead to the wiper motor switched


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Old 03-19-2004, 12:27 AM
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Okay, thanks, excellent.

Any suggestions on where I should put the thermostatic switch? The hole on the thermostat housing and the hole next to it on the intake are used. Where else can a hole that size be found?
Old 03-19-2004, 11:28 AM
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Default Re: Ignition on positive power in engine compartment (Schmucker)

I ran my igintion relay for the fans directly from the fuse box. I hate messing with existing wires and/or tapping them.
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Default Re: Ignition on positive power in engine compartment (Schmucker)

Usually a tapped hole in each head, your tem gauge should be hooked to the driver head so check you passenger head up near the fire wall.
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Default Re: Ignition on positive power in engine compartment (Schmucker)

This is an ignition switched, 30-amp circuit.

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