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those with electric fan and flexalite controller

Old Jan 16, 2011 | 06:44 PM
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those with electric fan and flexalite controller

so im not a wiring genius, so i just want to confirm on the last 2 wires i need to finish up. i need to tap into the clutch controller, which i believe is right behind the passenger fenderwell, and then the ignition. where did you guys tie into ignition? and is there a best spot to put the thermometer? i just feel odd shoving that inbetween the fins. and any other tips are appreciated!
 
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Old Jan 16, 2011 | 07:21 PM
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Stick the thermo right next to the return line. Pax side, high.

I tied my ignition into my radio. Ran a tiny 30- gauge from the ignition wire from my radio through the firewall and to my relay
 
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Old Jan 17, 2011 | 10:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Raptor05121
Stick the thermo right next to the return line. Pax side, high.

I tied my ignition into my radio. Ran a tiny 30- gauge from the ignition wire from my radio through the firewall and to my relay
yeah, ive already got the wire run in under the dash. i was just trying to find the best place to tie it into. and that is the right place to tie into the AC right?
 
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Old Jan 17, 2011 | 01:18 PM
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I ran mine off the switched power on the back of my radio, to tell the controller to turn on. I tied into the a/c right next to the compressor, where you can take your pick +12v or ground but make sure you connect it to the right terminal at the controller.
 
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Old Jan 17, 2011 | 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by rednutbow
I ran mine off the switched power on the back of my radio, to tell the controller to turn on. I tied into the a/c right next to the compressor, where you can take your pick +12v or ground but make sure you connect it to the right terminal at the controller.
gotcha, thanks. and i like the radio idea, or possibly out of the fuse block. these are the last 2 i need to connect, then the sensor and mount the fan. pretty damn excited
 
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Old Jan 17, 2011 | 02:24 PM
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I think I ran power right off my battery, yes, I did! Sorry, and also tapped into the a/c at the fuse box, grey with white striped wire I believe. The thermister probe went gently between the fins, top pax corner. All works well for 5-6 yrs now. I have now the newest controller and is alot better than the previous where the tabs broke off.

Sorry, re-read, the key on ignition source, I picked up using a spare slot in the fuse box, easy to do.
 

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