So it seems like the coolant temperature in a stop and go type of scenario is more a function of radiator fan duty cycle than thermostat temperature rating, since the stock 180 degree thermostat is basically completely open at 188F, and the fan turn on (in my car at least) is between 192F and 205F. Anybody modified the turn on temp? I was thinking the relay could be powered by an additional input set to a lower temp via an aux fan controller module, but then i thought, why not put a resistor across the temp sensor to tell the fans the temp is a few degrees higher than it is.
My question is has anyone been down this road before? What did you do? Does the ECU control the fans off the coolant temp, or is there an independent probe? Basically, is there a super easy way to force the radiator fans to turn on at a consistent lower temp?
My question is has anyone been down this road before? What did you do? Does the ECU control the fans off the coolant temp, or is there an independent probe? Basically, is there a super easy way to force the radiator fans to turn on at a consistent lower temp?