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Old 08-25-2018, 09:16 PM
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Default Manual fan switch trouble

I'm attaching a manaul fan switch on my 04 jaguar x-type and need a little help. I have the switch put together and since there is no fan relay, I'm not sure where to put the positive wire. Can I attach it to the module, if so, does it matter which prong?
 
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Curious as to why you need a manual fan switch; is the car overheating?
 
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Old 08-26-2018, 09:27 AM
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Mmm. Sounds like you might be trying to cure a symptom rather than the cause?

The cooling fan module is controlled by a PWM signal from the ECM, not a simple 12v On/Off. (Fans are variable speed)

The alternative of splicing in directly into the main fan wiring would require a relay to handle the currents involved, plus some substantial diodes probably to prevent putting unwanted voltage back to the fan module.
 

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