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Old Sep 10, 2011 | 04:59 PM
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Unhappy 2002 e fan mod

just put the efan in my 2002 ram 1500 4.7 and had to remove the washer container and now i have two problems one the low washer light is on and the container is full and checked both plugs and are tight and the e fan keeps kicking on and off after i shut the truck off i wired it directly to the battery so it would run a little after i shut the truck off and i put a adjustable relay on it so i can set the temp do you think i have the temp too low help is greatly appreciated.
 
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Old Sep 10, 2011 | 06:35 PM
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You might have messed up the plug or sensor, maybe it just got wet and needs to dry out. As for the fan, you will need to find a source/wire coming out of the fuse box that is on only when the ignition is on and then wire the controller into it, there should be a specific wire on the controller for this.
 
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Old Sep 10, 2011 | 11:19 PM
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I have a flexalite e fan and it cuts on when my truck is off,was told that was normal.
It only cuts on and off maybe twice but once it reaches a certain temp it is good to go.
 
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Old Sep 11, 2011 | 01:59 AM
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E fans pull a LOT of current. I wouldn't want mine on at all with the truck off. After all, the stock fan stops when the engine does.
 
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Old Sep 11, 2011 | 08:41 AM
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problem solved moved power to ign on only and the sensor for the washer fluid must be installed facing up dumb mistake.
 
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Old Sep 11, 2011 | 08:47 AM
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Originally Posted by dcrow
I have a flexalite e fan and it cuts on when my truck is off,was told that was normal.
It only cuts on and off maybe twice but once it reaches a certain temp it is good to go.
If you follow their installation instructions that's what you are supposed to do. The idea is that the fan will continue to run & cool the engine after you cut the truck off until the temp comes down.

I originally installed mine that way, but found myself hanging around, outside and waiting for it to shut off. It worked fine, but I didn't trust it I guess, so I switched power to a keyed source so it shuts off when I shut the truck off.

YES there is a little temp spike right when you turn the truck off and the fan stops, but I have a 180* thermostat, so even when the fan immediately shuts off I doubt I'm reaching the stock running temp anyway...
 
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Old Sep 11, 2011 | 10:13 AM
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I am pretty sure the connectors on the washer jug are the same and could possibly be mixed up. Can you squirt washer fluid?
 
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Old Sep 11, 2011 | 11:02 PM
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Originally Posted by John M
E fans pull a LOT of current. I wouldn't want mine on at all with the truck off. After all, the stock fan stops when the engine does.
This is my second flexalite fan and I have never had any problems,considering it only cuts on once or twice and I have an optima battery I don't for see any problems.
 
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Old Sep 12, 2011 | 05:30 PM
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Can not see a reason for the e-fan to run when motor is not, stock fan sure is not turning when motor is not running..
 
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