simonc

Fans stopped working today as i found out when stuck in traffic fuses ok & looks like the previous owner has wired a new feed from the battery to a fuse then relay, going to change the fan switch 1st, are they all the same as have seen one on e-bay but says escort cosworth & Woodford are advertising a Sierra cos fan switch but more expensive,think they were different colours.

Cheers Simon.

Brookesy

Theres 2 different types, what car are you fitting it too?

Sierra cosworth has a 2 pin connector whereas the escort is a multipin

tabetha

Switches normally very reliable it's the cucuit/fuse holder that lets it down, fuse holder melts, relays pack up etc.

tabetha

simonc

Its on a 4x4 Sapphire, the relay has been mounted on the inner wing next to the pas reservoir, its a bit of a messy job thats been done & its then been covered over by an old aerosol lid to keep the water out . Got any ideas where to mount the relay to stop it getting wet ?

Cheers Simon.

tabetha

I mounted mine behind the battery, in a proper relay holder, only a few ŁŁ's.
tabetha

foreigneRS

why don't you test if it's the switch before just replacing it? doesn't cost anything to remove the connector from the switch and bridge the 2 connections (if sierra) to check that the relay energises and switches on the fans

tabetha

Maybe he does not TRUST the ford wiring, and the fuse holder melting tendencies it has.
tabetha

foreigneRS

that has already been replaced as he has explained twice

simonc

The plastic on the fuse has melted slightly but fuse not blown, but the fuse holder has seen better days & has almost disintigrated inside where the terminals are, will need to renew it anyway.

Cheers Simon.

simonc

Renewed some of the wiring that looked a bit suspect,renewed fuse holder & relay, fans now working as they should glad i took your advise tabetha about the switches normally being reliable & to look at the wiring 1st

Cheers Simon.