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Originally Posted by digieditny
If I short the switch on top of the receiver/drier so that my aux fan is always on, would that cause any problems? Would my A/C work as normal? The only thing I can imagine might be the problem is it'll shorten the life of the fan. Any issues with battery drain?
If any of you guys have been following my threads. My car is running too hot. Need a temporary solution.
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I'm trying to follow what's happening, but I'm confused.
You replaced the temp sensor for the gauge. That didn't initially work, but now it does and maybe reads correctly - or at least close to the IR gun temp? And that temp is approx 100 C?
But you also had a coolant leak after the temp sensor swap that may/may not have been a loose overflow cap? And when it was loose or leaking the temps were lower on the gauge?
But...you've also killed a battery with leaving your lights on, so I'd be leery of doing something that a) reduces your car's ability to keep the battery fully charged and b) adds a load to the electrical system on start-up.
So...yes, a simple fuse or insulated wire across the receiver dryer temp switch will jumper an otherwise working aux fan that will help reduce temps. Other members have posted they have no negative effects and the fans don't die an untimely death. I wouldn't recommend it as a permanent solution.
I'd recommend clarifying what's been done, what the current status is, and maybe try the nose high burp technique and turn your heater on high to try to get flow throughout the system to eliminate air.