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Fan Relay Problem
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944Hybrids: 924/944/968 and 928 V8 Conversions :: Technical Stuff (other than motors) :: Electrical Mods
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Fan Relay Problem
Hi Guys: My fans started getting very quirky. Passenger not running then neither running. Used the clarks-garage test your relay setup and nada. So I took it apart and used contact cleaner on the internals and sprayed the fuse box connector side. Got voltage one fan and low voltage on other. I would like to keep the Porsche setup for fans. I may have a bad relay. Tried another relay and didn't seem much different. I looked under the fuse box and didn't see any corrosion, Is this a prevalent problem and what do you folks due to fix it besides going to 3 relays, I also don't know if the 3 relay solution controls the fans for A/C . Where would ecu get a signal from?
Also I need a new fan plug/connector. Local Porsche dealer parts dept said not available. Does anyone know where I can get a replacement connector for the stock 87S radiator fans connector?
Thanks
Also I need a new fan plug/connector. Local Porsche dealer parts dept said not available. Does anyone know where I can get a replacement connector for the stock 87S radiator fans connector?
Thanks
944-v8- Posts : 59
Join date : 2009-06-12
Location : Redmond,WA
Re: Fan Relay Problem
Assuming your system is using all of the stock Porsche fan control circuitry, have you tested the functionality of the thermo switch? It is what controls the fan relay.
http://www.germanautoparts.com/Porsche/1987/1021/4/4768/0
http://www.germanautoparts.com/Porsche/1987/1021/4/4768/0
948- Moderator
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Age : 108
Location : East PA
Re: Fan Relay Problem
Thanks for the reply: I eliminated the switch in these tests. Shorted pins 1-3 for hi speed and 1-2 for low speed on the thermoswitch connector. My assumption is that all there is in this circuit is the relay , +12V and the fans + low speed resistors (with thermoswitch eliminated). I have modified the circuitry for the fuel pump using an external relay w/o problem. I trying to make sure I'm not missing something. It almost looks like hi resistance connections. The only connections I believe are through the relay. This used to work. Have you heard of any preventive or other maint processes for problems like this. I've seen other connections have oxidation/hi resistance issues in this car. I'm hopping to not have to pull the entire central electric (fuse Box) apart. I'm also not sure what methods are successful in cleaning the relay socket contacts.
Thanks for any thoughts:
Thanks for any thoughts:
944-v8- Posts : 59
Join date : 2009-06-12
Location : Redmond,WA
Re: Fan Relay Problem
Have you applied 12v directly to the fans? Also, have you determined if the in-line resistors are good, 0.9 ohms each?
948- Moderator
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Age : 108
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Re: Fan Relay Problem
Yes both fans run full speed when 12v applied. Didn't chk the resistors because I couldn't get the fans to both run full speed with pins 1-3 shorted on thermo connector. In that case they should both run full speed. Clarks-garage tests for a bad relay. One lead would have 12v (driver side) and not the other. Then the voltage dropped to 5V. I decided to stop there and let the contact cleaner soak and query the the board for known issues.
Thanks:
Thanks:
944-v8- Posts : 59
Join date : 2009-06-12
Location : Redmond,WA
Fan wiring
This is what I used, the LS1 ECU controls the fans.
(I'm assuming that you are using a LS series engine)
(I'm assuming that you are using a LS series engine)
simon123- Posts : 125
Join date : 2013-07-25
Re: Fan Relay Problem
Bummer about your trouble. My '87 fan system quit running on low speed, would still do high with both fans. A new switched fixed it. I do hear these systems are often problematic. Good luck.
Rich
Rich
Rich L.- Posts : 928
Join date : 2011-05-30
Location : Seattle
Re: Fan Relay Problem
Thanks Guys: Re-checked after contact cleaner soak--same. I'm looking for a new relay and then I'll cave in and go 3 relays, I do have an Lt1, so I hope the fan wiring is the same from the ECU. I'll re-post if I finally decide to go 3 relays. Also, what happens with the A/C setup if I go 3 relays. Do I splice the A/C request line and feed the ECU? Still looking for a replacement connector from the harness for stock fan motor.
Thanks again for the replies.
Thanks again for the replies.
944-v8- Posts : 59
Join date : 2009-06-12
Location : Redmond,WA
Re: Fan Relay Problem
944-v8 wrote:Thanks Guys: Re-checked after contact cleaner soak--same. I'm looking for a new relay and then I'll cave in and go 3 relays, I do have an Lt1, so I hope the fan wiring is the same from the ECU. I'll re-post if I finally decide to go 3 relays. Also, what happens with the A/C setup if I go 3 relays. Do I splice the A/C request line and feed the ECU? Still looking for a replacement connector from the harness for stock fan motor.
Thanks again for the replies.
I have a Lt1 and thats how I have my fans wired. I don't have A/C, so I'm not sure what you'd do there.
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Location : St.Catharines, Ontario, Canada
944Hybrids: 924/944/968 and 928 V8 Conversions :: Technical Stuff (other than motors) :: Electrical Mods
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