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Old May 9, 2007 | 04:57 PM
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is there a way to bypass the fan switch so it always stays on?
is there anything wrong with this?
I do it to my firetrucks when we run out of fuses by sticking a jumper to both sides of the plug so it always gets power.
I noticed my fan does kick on all the wy so I would rather just leave it on all the time or have it hooked up to a switch so I can control when it comes on.
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Old May 9, 2007 | 05:02 PM
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your engine has to be at an optimal operating temperature. You'll also kill the life of your fan too. Honda could have just made it do the same but they didn't. Plus if you're driving down the road you already have the road cooling the radiator. The fan cant really help much while the car is moving, but if you're idling alot... especially with the AC... then maybe it could help.
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Old May 9, 2007 | 05:03 PM
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Firtrucks??? I would not even bother with the fan switch as long as she is still kicking on.
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Old May 15, 2007 | 04:43 PM
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I work firetrucks for aircraft crash and salvage on the USS Nimitz.

So if I were to connect my fan to a manual switch I would be goo dto go then
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Old May 15, 2007 | 04:48 PM
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I don't know about hondas (correct me if I'm wrong) but in my old pontiac if the air in the car is on the fan will run so it might do the same but I'm not sure
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Old May 15, 2007 | 04:51 PM
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Loop the connection with a paper clip, at least that is how I did it on my 97.
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Old May 15, 2007 | 05:16 PM
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bypass the fan to the battery then buy a switch from autozone or radioshack n connect the wires to the switch n install the switch where u can easily get to so u can turn on n off your fun
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Old May 15, 2007 | 06:53 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by EL Vap133 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Loop the connection with a paper clip, at least that is how I did it on my 97.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Or cut the plug off for the fan switch and solder then together.
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Old May 15, 2007 | 09:00 PM
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I dont like the whole paper clip idea even though its the same as jumper wire. Ill prolly wire the fan up to the stater and then ground it to the switch.
I dont have a helms around me but what is normal operationg temp.
Also will having a intercooler disrubt air getting to the RAD makeing it harder to stay cool while driving
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