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CDN38



Member Since: 14 Nov 2014
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Intercooler fan
2000 110 Td5. Had it for a couple months now, and previous owner mounted an electric fan infront of the intercooler.

I think it's overcooling the rad, as it's not running up to operating temp. Our weather is right around freezing last couple days, and I think I'm about to disconnect it.

Anyone have any info on this set up? Is it worth keeping?
Post #371727 15th Nov 2014 4:56am
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bpman



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If it's got ac then I might be the aircon fan - standard electric fan in front of aircon rad / intercooler / rad

Do you have a picture ?

Are you experiencing this with the ac off ?
Post #371729 15th Nov 2014 7:05am
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CDN38



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Yes, it's got A/C. The fan stays on at all times, even with A/C off.

I'll post a picture once I get a chance
Post #371780 15th Nov 2014 2:06pm
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landy andy



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Sounds more like you've got an AC problem and that is causing fan to continually run.
Pull the AC fuse and see if it stops.
Andy
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CDN38



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So it defiantly shouldn't be running with the A/C off? Hmm must be a sensor or switch issue.
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landy andy



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No. Although I believe if the engine temp is very high the ECU can activate the fan to assist with cooling, but normally only on when AC switched on.
Post #371789 15th Nov 2014 3:11pm
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CDN38



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Hard to think of the engine ever getting hot... Gets warm, but hot is on the wish list.

I'll try pulling the A/C fuse and see what we get.
Post #371791 15th Nov 2014 3:17pm
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Fatboy Slim



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You'll find you have a logged fault for a temperature sensor. Clear it and all will return to normal Thumbs Up
Post #371825 15th Nov 2014 5:47pm
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Lorryman100



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landyandy is spot on about the AC fan running as part of the EMS overheating strategy on Defenders fitted with A/C. Have you carried out any diagnostic checks? I would be curious to know what the readings/live data are from the CHT sensor?
Post #371843 15th Nov 2014 6:47pm
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CDN38



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Going to take it in on Monday and plug it in.
Post #371844 15th Nov 2014 6:49pm
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Lou Sparts



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I believe the A/C fan should normally cut in when the ambient temperature is above 28 degrees C ( not very often in the uk). I hope someone hasn't wired the fan to run continuously to disguise an engine temperature issue ! 2005 Td5 90 XS

Steve
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MadTom



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A/C fan si controled by the TD5 engine ECU. I was written here - check engine ECU for faults. When TD5 engine goes over temperature it started the A/C fan and will start it again every time engine is running.
With Nanocom you can also test the fan - it can energize it for a short time. "Drobek" = The Small One - Discovery 2, "BlufĂ­nek" = The Blue Thing - Defender 130, and for me at least Ford Mondeo Smile
Post #371853 15th Nov 2014 7:28pm
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ozzy57



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An overheating fault or a faulty sensor will cause the A/C Dan to run constantly. Clear the fault and/or replace the sensor should cure the issue. It wasn't me!
Post #372347 17th Nov 2014 10:34pm
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Fatboy Slim



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I've had this happen several times in the past with flat batteries or a jump start causing the temp sensor fault. Clear it and all returns to normal
Post #372538 18th Nov 2014 7:18pm
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