EDxr8EBgt does a kit that includes temp sensors and wiring loom - I'll be calling him sometime in the near future to orgainise something. Do a search for posts by him and choof off a PM.
Another possibility is the use of an EEC-Tuner to enable the original thermofan driver within the EEC.
I have done this on my XE ute using a U.S.(A3M1) EECIV but the hardware is the same as the aussie EEC's so it should be a doable prospect.
It just enables Pin 41 which is a low side drive to the relay/s for your fans. That way you have no extra sensors etc and you just change the fan turn on temp and hysteresis with a laptop.
Actually I'll plug in an Aussie EEC and try it out.
You can just use an after market ajustable thermostatic switch like that used with the Craig Davis and similar aftermarket fans; the switch can be purchased seperately from places like Repco. You can, and it is wise to also add a relay so they switch on when the air con compressors is on.
Just thought I would let everyone know that I am still doing thermofan kits to suit EA up to ED, 6cyl or V8.
I now have full instructions and parts listing for the mod.
I can email anyone some information if they are interested in the kit or parts thereof.
It can be cheaper if you can get a set of thermofans for $250.00 bucks or cheaper then use the rest of the kit to control them properly.
Davies Craig do a thermal switch kit for about $40. I have run one for a couple of years now without a problem. It is easy to install, and you can have the fans come on at any temp.
Barry's kits sound better than using a Davies controller - the Davies one uses a capillary tube and adjustable micro whereas Barry's setup is temp sensors that screw into the Thermostat housing.
The temp sensors I use are around the $30.00 mark and come in a couple of temp ranges. They are fail safe as well meaning that if a senso or the wiring were to fail then the fans would come on thus indicating a problem. I had experimented with the davies C ones bothe the capilary and the $110.00 electronic version and they were shit.
Can I just ask why you think the Davies Craig ones are shit. As I have said, I have run one for over 2 years now without a problem. I also like the idea that it is adjustable, so in summer you can have them coming on a bit earlier etc. I know yours is fail safe which is a great idea.
Better still...It's a piece o piss! X3Z is in the same family as A9L,A3M1 etc.
Pete.
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