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Old Jun 8, 2005 | 06:40 AM
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Originally Posted by DamonCollins
A couple of things to consider...
1. did you use the fuse/holder from FAL...it was faulty and should not be used.
No. Did my own wiring. Check out the install page on my car.domain site.

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2. is the wire for fan 2 run near any hot parts...as temp rises, resistance goes up and volt drop is more pronounced, and when voltage drops amp quickly go up. So try moving wires and put in loom.
Other than the radiator, no. Check previously mention site.

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3. Why not use the fan controller from FAL to controll them?
the PCM option was more of a factory look and, in my opinion, a better option for me.

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4. include more of the wiring diagram...does the fuse popping cause both fans to stop?
Check out site for complete diagram. each fan has its own circuit, thus its own fuse.

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5. of course dbl check all connections to be sure they are tight (for example the spade connectors that connect to the bottom of the relay sometimes are loose from the factory).
All are good.
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Old Jun 8, 2005 | 07:39 AM
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next option sounds like to put an ampmeter on it to see how much it draws and do it to fan 1 and compare. I would be best if you had a recording type so you could see max start up amprage.
Do the fans have some sort of label on them discribing volts, amps, ect. ... I don't remember seeing one on mine.
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Old Jun 8, 2005 | 02:46 PM
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This may sound dumb but you dont have the polarity crossed on fan2 do you? If it is not spinning in the right direction (pulling air thru the radiator), it could be loading up once the truck is in motion. This would cause the fan to draw quite a few more amps than it would sitting still.
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Old Jun 8, 2005 | 03:11 PM
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ooohhh .... good thinking
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Old Jun 8, 2005 | 06:57 PM
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Both fans are pulling air. Good thought, though.
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Old Jun 8, 2005 | 08:06 PM
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Sometimes fuses just blow.
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Old Jun 8, 2005 | 10:25 PM
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Originally Posted by KySilverado
Sometimes fuses just blow.
well said! this is very true.


also look at your fuse for the other fan and check to see if it shows signs of overheating. if it does, then you need to upgrade your wiring. where are you drawing power from? if the supply isn't strong enough, then it will have to work harder to produce the same amount of airflow. that means heat which could cause the fuse to blow. just a thought.
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Old Jun 8, 2005 | 10:32 PM
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Power supply is from the power post under the fuse box cover. Should be plenty strong enough

Other fan fuse looks just fine.
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