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Old Oct 5, 2008 | 05:11 PM
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Here is that same picture from above... just modifed

Old Oct 5, 2008 | 05:25 PM
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Originally Posted by 96mustangv6
Can you guys show me a pic cause im not sure where the sensor is on the car. I had to replace one on my dodge neon but it was on the side of the block where there was no hoses. So can someone show me pic of the sensor. And should i just switch the red and black wires around on the fan to make it spin the other way?
I would try rewiring it. With DC current, proper polarity means alot.

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Old Oct 5, 2008 | 09:12 PM
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lol, thanks red...I was too lazy to do that. =X
Old Oct 6, 2008 | 11:18 AM
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Ok what is the sensor on the top of the motor to the right of that sensor. Its on the air purge when you flush the radiator thing right about the thermostat.

And as for the fan. should i just change the Red wire and black wire around. To send the current the other way. And make it blow the air onto the motor or will it fry the fan.
Old Oct 6, 2008 | 08:01 PM
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Ok, First off, I noted the sensor a think your looking at and if This is it then it would be the "Gauge Tamp. Sensor" This only allows the gauge on your cluster to read.

Edit: minor picture difficulties. I will have it up ASAP. Sorry.

Second, I'm in NO WAY an Electrical Guru so I would just stay away from messing with the wiring. Are you positive your fan is blowing backwards? I will check mine and let you know which direction mine goes.
Old Oct 6, 2008 | 08:05 PM
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Here, maybe it will work this time.

Old Oct 6, 2008 | 11:43 PM
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Ok thank you i got the sensor tonight, goin to put it on tomorrow. I changed the wires around on the fan and it is blowing towards the engine now.
Old Oct 7, 2008 | 11:12 AM
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Ok, i got the new coolant temp sensor and my radiator fan still does not kick on unless i turn the a/c on. DO i need to reset the computer some how. How do i do it. Cause it would still have the code saying its not working. Don t you just unplug the battery for so long. How long?
Old Oct 7, 2008 | 12:00 PM
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Originally Posted by 96mustangv6
Ok, i got the new coolant temp sensor and my radiator fan still does not kick on unless i turn the a/c on. DO i need to reset the computer some how. How do i do it. Cause it would still have the code saying its not working. Don t you just unplug the battery for so long. How long?
Make sure your car is running hot or else the fan wont kick on. I originally just let it get hot (about "M" or "A" on NORMAL) and then unplug the Temp. Control Sensor. When i did that the fan immediately kick on to HIGH. I then knew that it was the sensor keeping the fan from kick on.

I'm not sure about the battery though.
Old Oct 7, 2008 | 12:09 PM
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Yea i let it get hot. And the fan never kicked on. It went all the way to about the "A" and "L" on normal. I bought a new sensor and put it in and still nothing. Goes to the same spot on heat and still nothing. Im really confused now. I dont know what i can do now. Its a brand New Sensor and its still not working. Is there a relay somewhere. My fan turns on with the A/C or if i unplug the sensor. Im really confused. I worked in a transmission shop before and if a code pops up and you fixed it, The tranny would stillact the same untill you cleared the code. How do i clear the code on this so i can get it working. Its really hard for me to do anything and i cant drive through town. And friday my friend is borrowing my car cause im borrowing his truck for senior pictures. And he lives in town. I wanna get it fixed before i trade vehicles so i dont have that worry of it over heating on him.



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