tj electric fan setup

tjrider · 02-18-2012, 12:45 PM

My main concern is I'm not that good at creating an electrical system from scratch. I have no idea where to start wiring this thing up......:confused:

Coppertop · 02-18-2012, 02:47 PM

I purchased a electric fan relay kit from OREILYS a few years ago.The kit had everything you needed including the thermostat.The price was under 30.00 bucks.The taurus fan is a great choice.You should have no problem finding one at you-pull since there always at least twenty cars in the yard.

Nick

cmartin · 02-18-2012, 03:57 PM

http://www.ado13.com/techs/relay.htm

is the relay wiring diagram for the high speed relay. I used a 75 amp relay from ebay.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BOSCH-TYCO-R...-/290499370197

A on off on heavy duty switch and a 20 amp relay from a parts store for the low speed. Both are wired from a switched 12 volt source. The hot side of the relay came from a power block i had from my tbi wiring harness. Get one while you are at the pull and pay. They are on all of the 90's chevy trucks. It made it look alot cleaner when the wiring was finished. Plus gave me a few more hot spots for other stuff

Im not a great person with diagrams but there is only 4 wires to deal with per relay. I did have a buddy that helped and once we got started it wasn't bad to do

TomH · 02-18-2012, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by cmartin

...I used a 75 amp relay from ebay...

That's an HD Truck relay available at Freightliner, Peterbilt, etc. O'Reilly's can get them from their DC, but it's not really a stock item. I have one in the WTF-J and it provides peace of mind knowing that the relay won't cook when I need it most.

cmartin · 02-18-2012, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by TomH

That's an HD Truck relay available at Freightliner, Peterbilt, etc. O'Reilly's can get them from their DC, but it's not really a stock item. I have one in the WTF-J and it provides peace of mind knowing that the relay won't cook when I need it most.

I went big on the relay and wire for that same reason

jlynch · 03-17-2012, 05:15 PM

This works I have done 4 like this.

Quote:

Originally Posted by cmartin

http://www.ado13.com/techs/relay.htm

is the relay wiring diagram for the high speed relay. I used a 75 amp relay from ebay.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BOSCH-TYCO-R...-/290499370197

A on off on heavy duty switch and a 20 amp relay from a parts store for the low speed. Both are wired from a switched 12 volt source. The hot side of the relay came from a power block i had from my tbi wiring harness. Get one while you are at the pull and pay. They are on all of the 90's chevy trucks. It made it look alot cleaner when the wiring was finished. Plus gave me a few more hot spots for other stuff

Im not a great person with diagrams but there is only 4 wires to deal with per relay. I did have a buddy that helped and once we got started it wasn't bad to do

cmartin · 03-18-2012, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by jlynch

This works I have done 4 like this.

J bird knows. Mine was one of them. Hahaha

tjrider · 03-18-2012, 04:42 PM

In the diagram it only has 1 relay? Is that right? Couldn't see it real good:confused:

jlynch · 03-18-2012, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by tjrider

In the diagram it only has 1 relay? Is that right? Couldn't see it real good:confused:

You need 2 relays. One will be for the low side, which is a standard relay that you can get from advanced auto or auto zone. We got ours from an electronics store in Springboro. I can't remember the name of the place but they have a relay and a pigtail to plug into it. The second one is for the high side, which needs to be a high amp relay. We used the 75 amp bosch. If you need a hand let me know. You could bring your jeep over here or I could come to you. I live in Middletown.

cmartin · 02-29-2012, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by tjrider

My main concern is I'm not that good at creating an electrical system from scratch. I have no idea where to start wiring this thing up......:confused:

http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?desktop...4_wpRWsQ&gl=US

Saw this today. It seems easier to wire. Funny a taurus fan and volvo are the same

tjrider · 03-03-2012, 07:32 PM

Hopefully heading to the wonderful upull tomorrow. AKA: wheelers paradise... So I'm looking for a dodge ram alternator and either a volvo or tuarus fan?..... Might possibly snag an astro steering box for the future front stretch too

tjrider · 03-13-2012, 09:31 PM

Had to look through 10 tauruses to finally find a good fan I can use. It was the last one I think. Picked up a durango 160 alternator to for $20. Not a bad score. Even had it tested and it works! Double bonus

tjrider · 03-17-2012, 09:51 AM

Found a company out of texas that makes a wiring kit with a single sensor for $94. Minus a toggle. Not a bad deal I think, probably gonna order one

Coppertop · 03-17-2012, 10:53 AM

No luck finding anything local??

Nick

tjrider · 03-17-2012, 12:18 PM

Never really found any direct fit harnesses. This one basically a plug and play. Most of the ones around here are "universal", and this thing pulls some juice. So I don't want to be sitting on a trail with a burned up jeep

02-18-2012, 12:45 PM	#1
tjrider Join Date: May 2009 Location: fairfield Posts: 320	My main concern is I'm not that good at creating an electrical system from scratch. I have no idea where to start wiring this thing up......:confused: __________________ If you don't want it broke, don't let me drive it....

02-18-2012, 02:47 PM	#2
Coppertop XJWHEELING Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Colerain Township Posts: 837	I purchased a electric fan relay kit from OREILYS a few years ago.The kit had everything you needed including the thermostat.The price was under 30.00 bucks.The taurus fan is a great choice.You should have no problem finding one at you-pull since there always at least twenty cars in the yard. Nick __________________ Just a 200 dollar cherokee that wouldn't start .. Ten years later same chrome grille .. Last edited by Coppertop; 02-18-2012 at 04:14 PM.

03-18-2012, 04:42 PM	#8
tjrider Join Date: May 2009 Location: fairfield Posts: 320	In the diagram it only has 1 relay? Is that right? Couldn't see it real good:confused: __________________ If you don't want it broke, don't let me drive it....

03-03-2012, 07:32 PM	#11
tjrider Join Date: May 2009 Location: fairfield Posts: 320	Hopefully heading to the wonderful upull tomorrow. AKA: wheelers paradise... So I'm looking for a dodge ram alternator and either a volvo or tuarus fan?..... Might possibly snag an astro steering box for the future front stretch too __________________ If you don't want it broke, don't let me drive it....

03-13-2012, 09:31 PM	#12
tjrider Join Date: May 2009 Location: fairfield Posts: 320	Had to look through 10 tauruses to finally find a good fan I can use. It was the last one I think. Picked up a durango 160 alternator to for $20. Not a bad score. Even had it tested and it works! Double bonus __________________ If you don't want it broke, don't let me drive it....

02-18-2012, 03:57 PM	#3
cmartin Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: miamisburg Posts: 191	http://www.ado13.com/techs/relay.htm is the relay wiring diagram for the high speed relay. I used a 75 amp relay from ebay. http://www.ebay.com/itm/BOSCH-TYCO-R...-/290499370197 A on off on heavy duty switch and a 20 amp relay from a parts store for the low speed. Both are wired from a switched 12 volt source. The hot side of the relay came from a power block i had from my tbi wiring harness. Get one while you are at the pull and pay. They are on all of the 90's chevy trucks. It made it look alot cleaner when the wiring was finished. Plus gave me a few more hot spots for other stuff Im not a great person with diagrams but there is only 4 wires to deal with per relay. I did have a buddy that helped and once we got started it wasn't bad to do

03-17-2012, 09:51 AM	#13
tjrider Join Date: May 2009 Location: fairfield Posts: 320	Found a company out of texas that makes a wiring kit with a single sensor for $94. Minus a toggle. Not a bad deal I think, probably gonna order one __________________ If you don't want it broke, don't let me drive it....

03-17-2012, 10:53 AM	#14
Coppertop XJWHEELING Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Colerain Township Posts: 837	No luck finding anything local?? Nick __________________ Just a 200 dollar cherokee that wouldn't start .. Ten years later same chrome grille ..

03-17-2012, 12:18 PM	#15
tjrider Join Date: May 2009 Location: fairfield Posts: 320	Never really found any direct fit harnesses. This one basically a plug and play. Most of the ones around here are "universal", and this thing pulls some juice. So I don't want to be sitting on a trail with a burned up jeep __________________ If you don't want it broke, don't let me drive it....