Radiator fan (electric )

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by John Robertson, Jan 20, 2004.

  1. My wife's 740t has the fan in front of the radiator wired to come on when
    the air con is used so I got mine done too as now we are on 134a gas the air
    is not as cold as before. My concern is the amp meter goes way over left
    when the air con switches on .My dash light dim a little yet my battery is
    fairly new 530 cca .Is this normal as I now notice both go over to the left
    a fair way? 740t 88 740t 90 sweet cars
     
    John Robertson, Jan 20, 2004
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  2. John Robertson

    Jim Carriere Guest

    Does it return after a few seconds? If so, you are probably fine.

    The headlights dim in my S70 when the air pump comes on. After a couple
    seconds, they return to normal brightness. This is just a somewhat sluggish
    voltage regulator reacting to a sudden increase in electrical demand,
    nothing to worry about. I verified this with a voltmeter.
     
    Jim Carriere, Jan 20, 2004
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  3. John Robertson

    Vrparts Guest

    My concern is the amp meter goes way over left when the air con switches on
    ..My dash light dim a little yet my battery is
    740 and 940s have a problem with bad contacts in the fuse panel. Check to make
    sure that the fuse you are using isn't overheating. Overheat = poor contact =
    high resistance = voltage drop = low voltage = dim lights. Often there is a
    common feed to several fuses and the feed wire overheats. Heater controls,
    blower, AC clutch, seat heaters etc. Crimp connectors or connect a 2'nd feed
    wire.

    Al




    Had
    79 245 D,
    81 240 D,
    86 240 320,000mi and running fine when traded
    94 944 Green 257,503 mi CRUNCH Parted out
    Have
    94 944 White 149,000 The New one
    94 944 Maroon 135,000 mi
     
    Vrparts, Jan 20, 2004
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