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456 Radiator Temp Sensor

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  1. scowman

    scowman Formula 3

    Mar 25, 2014
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    Scottsdale AZ
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    Stu Boogie
    1995 456 GT

    Does this control the main fan? Mine cycles on and off quickly. I'm thinking it should have a 10 degree spread.
     

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  2. Ferrari_Doctor

    Feb 14, 2012
    24
    This is one of two temp sensors. The other located near the thermostat housing.
    You can do a simple ohm reading check with a multimeter if you have one available.
    30c - around 2000 OHMS
    50c - around 1000 OHMS
    90c - around 250 OHMS

    Be sure to check Coolant level etc.

    Be sure to also check that it is not your A/C cycling as the fan is used to control the pressure of the AC system. Best practise to turn AC off whilst checking cooling system fan operation

    Keep us updated



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  3. scowman

    scowman Formula 3

    Mar 25, 2014
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    Thanks, Why the three phases and not two? Is that how it goes on high temp and shuts off at a lower temp?
     
  4. Ferrari_Doctor

    Feb 14, 2012
    24
    When you say phases do you mean the cooling fan speeds?


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  5. scowman

    scowman Formula 3

    Mar 25, 2014
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    Yes, so there are three speeds plus off?
     
  6. Ferrari_Doctor

    Feb 14, 2012
    24
    I don’t know whether your confusing my tests for the 3 different temperatures for fan speeds. The 3 temperatures are irrelevant to how the system operates,
    You should have 2 fans speeds and off.
    Testing the sensor at 3 different temperatures will confirm the sensor is working correctly if the resistances are roughly the same as mentioned above.


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