[DML] Re: Otterstat (WAS Shade Tree Mechanic )

["Toby Peterson" <tobyp@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Robert - The otterstat is located in a coolant pipe on the drivers 
side of the engine, just forward of the catalytic converter.  It has 
two wires connected to it, and is either pointed up or down, 
depending on the VIN.  It is held in place with a little spring 
clip.  While these are known to fail, have you checked the other 
components in the circuit, such as the fan circuit breaker, the fan 
relay, and the fan fail module (if still installed)?  Have you 
purchased a shop manual yet?  You might as well get that over with, 
because you will need it over the long run.

You can test the system to see if the otterstat is indeed the 
problem by putting in a jumper wire between the two wires that are 
connected to the otterstat.  If you install a jumper, and the fans 
turn on and stay on full time with the key turned on, then all other 
parts of the system are probably okay (for now).  This indicates a 
bad otterstat.  If the fans don't come on, then you need to start 
looking at the other pieces of the puzzle, starting with the fan 
fail module.

Toby Peterson  VIN 2248 "Winged1"
DeLorean Parts Northwest, LLC
www.delorean-parts.com

--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Robert Lingo" <rlingo@xxxx> wrote:
> Just a quick question.  I can't seem to locate it on the parts 
lists... Where is the otterstat?  My fans will not come at all.  I 
know it's not bad fans, I tested both of them.  I guess the problem 
lies with the otterstate. If I could just find it........
> 
> Lingo  #02034







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