Shouldn't be any harm in having the fan ignition-keyed though. The
stock fan stops when the engine stops, after all.
Chuck, you get my email earlier this week?
Chuck Robbins wrote:
>
> I used the positive post in the fuse relay box next to the battery. I
> know it's not ignition switched, but I didn't want my fan to shut off with
> the key.
> When the fan is running and I shut off my Dak, the fan will continue for
> a few minutes until the engine bay is cooled off. And if it's hot out, I've
> heard it kick back on after a couple minutes and run a little longer. It
> just goes to show you how much heat builds up after shutting off the engine.
> And no I haven't had any problems with the fan draining my battery
> (which is still the crap stocker).
>
> --
> Chuck Robbins
> '99 Dakota Sport
> www.intense99dak.com
>
> > Does anyone know of a positive wire under the hood that is controlled by
> the
> > ignition switch besides the positive wire going to the coil? I'm finishing
> > up the installation of my Flexalite Black Magic fan and this is the only
> > wire left is a switched positive for the thermostat control in the fan. I
> > know I can tap one of the wires in the fuse box inside the cab, but I'd
> > prefer to keep everything under the hood if possible.
> >
> > TIA,
> > John
> > 98 Dak 4X4 CC Sport, 5.2L, Auto, Mopar headers and computer, F&B TB,
> Gibson
> > cat back, MSD 6A and Blaster SS coil, Superior Transmissions shift kit,
> > Black Magic fan
> >
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