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OEM fan switch fix (and other options)
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<blockquote data-quote="Retroyz" data-source="post: 29876" data-attributes="member: 1264"><p>I think Dan has found the best option besides the OEM switch. I installed the Geo Metro switch which is supposed to kick on at 212F. Reading forums on this topic, 212F sounded a little low, however I have since looked in the shop manual and it says the oem switch is designed to close at 208-216F (median 212F) so maybe the fan is supposed to run when the temp needle is at 1/3? Before, when my switch was bad, my temp gauge was always at about half, or needle straight up and would only go up in stop and go traffic.</p><p></p><p>Does anybody know what the operating temp of this engine in regards to where the temp guage needle should be .</p><p></p><p>On a related note, when I was replacing this switch, I removed the heat shield for easier access and left it off for future ease of maintenance because it was such a pain to remove. It is now obvious to me that it is there for rider comfort - to keep the heat off you-and not for engine cooling. I have read where some guys remove this to keep air moving across the engine - sure but you are but it is hot air. I am going to put it back on, but have cut it in half so that I won't need to remove the radiator and fan to get it out.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Retroyz, post: 29876, member: 1264"] I think Dan has found the best option besides the OEM switch. I installed the Geo Metro switch which is supposed to kick on at 212F. Reading forums on this topic, 212F sounded a little low, however I have since looked in the shop manual and it says the oem switch is designed to close at 208-216F (median 212F) so maybe the fan is supposed to run when the temp needle is at 1/3? Before, when my switch was bad, my temp gauge was always at about half, or needle straight up and would only go up in stop and go traffic. Does anybody know what the operating temp of this engine in regards to where the temp guage needle should be . On a related note, when I was replacing this switch, I removed the heat shield for easier access and left it off for future ease of maintenance because it was such a pain to remove. It is now obvious to me that it is there for rider comfort - to keep the heat off you-and not for engine cooling. I have read where some guys remove this to keep air moving across the engine - sure but you are but it is hot air. I am going to put it back on, but have cut it in half so that I won't need to remove the radiator and fan to get it out. [/QUOTE]
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