Re: [DML] Fan Module Alternative (was Re: Door Opener Adapter)

[Greg Zapf <x86Daddy@xxxxxxxxx>]

Frankly, I'm not 100% sure... my electrical knowledge is still pretty
low.  What I do know is that I upgraded the door lock module to reduce
"stand-by voltage" (and get it working reliably) and that has helped a
lot with maintaining battery life, while also reducing the occurrence
of that problem.

Anyway, when I asked John Hervey about the fans continuing to run
after stopping the car, he explained that his module is triggered by
voltage and that if I had a "leak" or short that would be a possible
cause.  After I repaired and upgraded my lock module, this problem has
almost completely disappeared.  Could be a coincidence and that I
haven't fixed the real problem yet, or it may have been a cumulative
thing... "pulling on some wires" could indeed be the reason things got
better.  As I continue to learn more, I'm sure I'll figure it all out
eventually.  :-)

--Greg
#2894

On 4/29/05, Elvis Nocita <elvisnocita@xxxxxx> wrote:
> Greg,
> 
> what is a voltage leak and what has the door lock module
> to do with the fans ? Sounds weird to me.
> Or was it a short circuit somewhere that was solved by
> pulling on some wires ?
> 
> Elvis
> 
> 
> > I don't think DPNW has such an item (yet).  SpecialTAuto does,
> > however.  Theirs is called the "Fan Fix Dual 2x2" and operates a bit
> > differently from the Fanzilla, but it gets the job done:
> > http://specialtauto.com/delorean-parts/modifications.html
> >
> > I purchased this unit about a year ago.  The only problem I had with
> > it was the fans staying on after turning off the car sometimes; this
> > was traced to a voltage leak in my car, and it's been mostly cured
> > since I updated my door lock module with sealed relays from DPNW.
> >
> > It's wired somewhat differently and sequences differently from
> > Fanzilla, as described on their respective websites.  The main
> > difference it makes to the driver is the use of the "Cooling Fan Fail"
> > light in the center console: it activates to show you when the fans
> > are running with the Dual Fan Fix 2x2.
> >
> > --Greg
> > #2894





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