Replacement Aux Radiator Fan Failed
09-06-2017, 07:52 PM
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Year: 1996 Two Door Wagoneer
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Replacement Aux Radiator Fan Failed
96 Sport 4.0 Auto 4WD
About three years ago I installed a curved blade aux radiator fan. Sourced from one of the major on line parts houses IIRC. Now Kaput! Good power to it. Good connection. It will turn a bit. Kind of slow if I give it a push start. Turns freely, no noise.
Have not taken it out yet. Is there anything inside that can be cleaned and serviced, like brushes etc?
Or am I ahead by just getting another one?
Kind of ticked, because I believe it is marked "Platinum Series" or something like that.
About three years ago I installed a curved blade aux radiator fan. Sourced from one of the major on line parts houses IIRC. Now Kaput! Good power to it. Good connection. It will turn a bit. Kind of slow if I give it a push start. Turns freely, no noise.
Have not taken it out yet. Is there anything inside that can be cleaned and serviced, like brushes etc?
Or am I ahead by just getting another one?
Kind of ticked, because I believe it is marked "Platinum Series" or something like that.
09-07-2017, 01:20 AM
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get a new one. and by a Volkswagen sharan 2005(2000-2010) electric fan. it is 12 inches and pulls 2500cfm.
I use two of these. now my car can pull a 2 ton trailer in 25 degree celcius without a problem.
volkswagen sharan electric fan
300 watt
25 amp
2500 cfm.
12 inches. you need to build a new fan shroud. yes you can use the stock wiring too. can find these very cheap at the junkyard.20-30$
I use two of these. now my car can pull a 2 ton trailer in 25 degree celcius without a problem.
volkswagen sharan electric fan
300 watt
25 amp
2500 cfm.
12 inches. you need to build a new fan shroud. yes you can use the stock wiring too. can find these very cheap at the junkyard.20-30$
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09-07-2017, 09:59 AM
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Year: 1996 Two Door Wagoneer
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Engine: 4.0L
get a new one. and by a Volkswagen sharan 2005(2000-2010) electric fan. it is 12 inches and pulls 2500cfm.
I use two of these. now my car can pull a 2 ton trailer in 25 degree celcius without a problem.
volkswagen sharan electric fan
300 watt
25 amp
2500 cfm.
12 inches. you need to build a new fan shroud. yes you can use the stock wiring too. can find these very cheap at the junkyard.20-30$
I use two of these. now my car can pull a 2 ton trailer in 25 degree celcius without a problem.
volkswagen sharan electric fan
300 watt
25 amp
2500 cfm.
12 inches. you need to build a new fan shroud. yes you can use the stock wiring too. can find these very cheap at the junkyard.20-30$
Was very disappointed this replacement fan I installed failed.
I will search for the Sharon fan as you suggest. Is there a US model equivalent of that vehicle?
09-07-2017, 10:10 AM
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I bought one of these really really cheap aux fans on eBay and it has been fine for about 2 years now.
I use the air conditioning a lot so hopefully it will last. Has been underwater and probably has crap tons of mud in it but no weird noises yet
I unfortunately tossed my old fan but I am curious if they can be disassembled and cleaned out - almost certainly the brushes are worn out or possibly the bearing was gone in mine because it made a bad grinding noise when turning by hand
IIRC I got mine for even cheaper straight from china, but can't find any of those auctions at a glance
http://www.ebay.com/itm/620560-TYC-D...ZXN4yl&vxp=mtr
I use the air conditioning a lot so hopefully it will last. Has been underwater and probably has crap tons of mud in it but no weird noises yet
I unfortunately tossed my old fan but I am curious if they can be disassembled and cleaned out - almost certainly the brushes are worn out or possibly the bearing was gone in mine because it made a bad grinding noise when turning by hand
IIRC I got mine for even cheaper straight from china, but can't find any of those auctions at a glance
http://www.ebay.com/itm/620560-TYC-D...ZXN4yl&vxp=mtr
09-07-2017, 12:12 PM
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Much of the last few years I have run with the aux fan removed. Only installed it for the hot weather. I estimated that over speeds of 35 mph the fan is just in the way and probably blocking air flow.
Was very disappointed this replacement fan I installed failed.
I will search for the Sharon fan as you suggest. Is there a US model equivalent of that vehicle?
Was very disappointed this replacement fan I installed failed.
I will search for the Sharon fan as you suggest. Is there a US model equivalent of that vehicle?
I think the us versjon of Volkswagen sharan is Ford Galaxy. they use the same electric fans.
Edit: not sure if there is a us versjon, after I did some research. you can find the electric fan on eBay. part number 7M3959455A
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