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03-23-2005, 09:52 PM

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coolant fan question

Whats up guys and gals long time no see

I got a question about my coolant fan, i heard a while ago that there is a sensor that turns my fan on automatically. DOes anyone know what this sensor is called and where it is located? Thanks for your help

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03-23-2005, 09:57 PM

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Unless it is aftermarket I am think it is in the thermostat housing where the upper radatior hose comes off the block there is a plug that is where the sesor is.

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03-24-2005, 09:52 AM

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It's called a thermal fan switch, and it's located it passenger side cylinder head between plugs 6 & 8 just under the exhaust manifold.

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03-24-2005, 11:33 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Camarocam

Unless it is aftermarket I am think it is in the thermostat housing where the upper radatior hose comes off the block there is a plug that is where the sesor is.

that one is for gauge or idiot light