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Old 08-03-2020, 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by filp View Post
That is simply not true. See ETM wiring diagram.
My comment is based on the ETM. 1.5mm wire is good for ~5 amps. The cooling fan on high speed draws roughly 8 amps if the bearings are healthy and the alternator is making ~14V.


Main power wiring to the high speed relay and from the fuse to it is 2.5mm wire, good for ~14-15 amps. The wiring jumpered to the low speed relay and to/from the pre-resistor is 1.5mm wire. See drawing 128/2 in the ETM. Your car, you do as you see fit.
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