Temp fans come on?

[davegttph1]

Right a few facts

the opening temp for the stat is 80.5 to 83.5oC the stat is fully open at 95oC

still working on the fans but would expect them to be on later than 95oC

so it seems the optimal temp is higher than 83oC maybe closer to 90

[Spotlamp]

It\'s peace of mind for me with regards to AC.  Just like keeping the old girl cool, makes me feel a bit safer when I floor it...

H

[Donato]

I ripped my aircon out so never bother with that...

when i had coolant loss due to a burst pipe my car hit 117oC, it is fine now. But i suspect i was just lucky. Best to keep the temps down around the 85-95 mark...  :burnout

[nikp]

the opening temp for the stat is 80.5 to 83.5oC the stat is fully open at 95oC

still working on the fans but would expect them to be on later than 95oC

so it seems the optimal temp is higher than 83oC maybe closer to 90

Yeah, i just found that too! So, since the thermostat is never fully open until 95, you\'d expect the fans to come on after that. Therefore, i conclude that there is nothing wrong with my coolant system when it ran to just over 100.

[davegttph1]

Ahhh, Im not arguing that theres anything wrong with it hitting them temps. Not in the slightest, I just dont like it getting to that stage, as I say I dont like the fact of having the power at my right foot if I cant use it cause my temp is reading 100ish....

Had my AC on at dinner and ran between 85-88 but it is a hot day today...

[nikp]

No, sorry, I wasn\'t suggesting you saying that those are dangerous temps. I just don\'t want to turn the air con on if i don\'t want to. Just wanted to make sure the coolant temp was at ok levels - and i\'m happy it is now.

[Wav]

Ahhh, Im not arguing that theres anything wrong with it hitting them temps. Not in the slightest, I just dont like it getting to that stage, as I say I dont like the fact of having the power at my right foot if I cant use it cause my temp is reading 100ish....

Had my AC on at dinner and ran between 85-88 but it is a hot day today...

Dave, if you want to get the fans to kick in sooner then bring your car round to mine and i can change the settings on the power fc using my datalogit. I think as std the first fan turns on around 93 degrees and the 2nd turns on around 100degrees. I have set mine for 89 and 93 degrees respectively, although the car never really goes above 85 degrees while driving anyway

Paul

[davegttph1]

Ahhh cheers Paul, I might just do that actually although summer is coming to an end at the minute (if it ever started in the first place ) so might just ride the rest of the year out and see how it runs in the winter before I start tinkering.

Thanks for the offer though we\'ll have to meet up again soon

[nikp]

No, sorry, I wasn\'t suggesting you saying that those are dangerous temps. I just don\'t want to turn the air con on if i don\'t want to. Just wanted to make sure the coolant temp was at ok levels - and i\'m happy it is now!

grrr....posted this twice! I am losing my mind!

[davegttph1]

cool glad weve established everyone is happy with their cars for the time being anyhow lol

next stop, ringing pip up for WI I think lol

[nikp]

Next stop for me: Apexi ECU!

[Donato]

Next stop for me: Apexi ECU!

Make sure you get the commander with that, then you will know exactly what your temps are  

[nikp]

Definately! I want a gadget i can play with! This comes next month, as i too, have become engaged - so had to buy a ring this month!

[Donato]

Definately! I want a gadget i can play with! This comes next month, as i too, have become engaged - so had to buy a ring this month!

Congratulations mate!!

I had to kiss ggodbye to a single turbo for the ring...ah well...maybe in the future...

[nikp]

Cheers!

Fortunately, my gf.....no, fiance has less expensive tastes! I can just about cope with her ring!