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[carbolic]

Thanks for the input- I must say SpyderGirl, you are one to think out of the box and thanks very much for the perspective. I am a newbie on the mod end of things, especially those in the electrical arena.

 

[carbolic]

ataDude no diode should be necessary since the 12 volt power that goes to the fan through the relay does not come from the computer but directly from a 12 volt power source/bus wire etc. The signal that controls the relay however DOES go through the computer. Since my switch and my 12 volt power is coming from the same 12 volt power that the relay power comes from (not the relay control signal) there should be no problem with putting a switch in parallel with the relay. Monday is the day I plan on attempting my mod (I had to wait to receive the posi-tap connectors (to allow me to connect into the power line between the relay and the fan).

I will let everybody know how it works.

Even if it works, there is little chance I am going to try to replicate your efforts. At least not without the fire department on site!:chill:

 

[ataDude]

ataDude no diode should be necessary since the 12 volt power that goes to the fan through the relay does not come from the computer but directly from a 12 volt power source/bus wire etc. The signal that controls the relay however DOES go through the computer. Since my switch and my 12 volt power is coming from the same 12 volt power that the relay power comes from (not the relay control signal) there should be no problem with putting a switch in parallel with the relay. Monday is the day I plan on attempting my mod (I had to wait to receive the posi-tap connectors (to allow me to connect into the power line between the relay and the fan).

I will let everybody know how it works.

Gotcha. Thanks. I've been too lazy to look at the schematics because I have one of the no-heat-problem roadsters. :yikes:

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[ataDude]

...(I had to wait to receive the posi-tap connectors (to allow me to connect into the power line between the relay and the fan)...

+1 on all of the Posi products. I ordered several hundred in three different styles/sizes (probably enough to last me the rest of my life) a few months back because they are hard to find.

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