Radiator Fan - 20 sec on then off

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Re: Radiator Fan - 20 sec on then off

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-iy_b6WqOoQ

It also says in the blurb that in earlier models the resistor is built into the motor.  HTH.
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Re: Radiator Fan - 20 sec on then off

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Ok BIG NOOBY alert despite being an owner for 7 years :roll:
So when I tested the 1st and 2nd stage fan settings as per Mocki's instructions THIS TIME I KEPT THE BATTERY SHUTOFF ON and of course both stages work perfectly fine.  Vanhypochondriate symptoms...
So, fan works properly as it should - we tested this past week with a 899 mile NC500 wild camping road trip and had absolutely no issues with the coolant and radiator.  Mind you I did put a bottle of radiator gunk in to seal the weep and that worked fine as well.
So, now I'll replace the knackered rad this month and renew a few hoses and stop worrying about it.
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Re: Radiator Fan - 20 sec on then off

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New rad has been successfully installed! 
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Re: Radiator Fan - 20 sec on then off

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FWIW, here is the wiring diagram for the the three different T3 fan setups. The DG one is probably the 200/300W version, where the first stage is just done by the switch, and the relay is used for the second stage.

As image embedding on the new forum is currently broken, here is the direct link:
http://syncrosport.com/info/wiring/T3_Radiator_Fan.jpg
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