Hello everyone! Purchased a 1981 Fiat Spider 2000 FI last spring and it has been great, but... Neautiful condition, no rust, engine runs fantastic. I have had some recent problems with the cooling system. After sitting for a while the radiator fan has quit working. I tested the thermostat and it didn't seem to be opening properly so I replaced that and while the cooling system was drained I decided to replace the fan switch as well. The fan workes fine as I have tested it without the fan swith by jumping the leads on the wiring.
I replaced everything and I'm still not getting a fan on at slightly over 190 on the temp gauge. Lower radiator hose seems to be getting nice and warm so I believe the thermostat is working properly. I had to make a longer lead for the fan switch because for some reason whoever manufactures this switch for IAP made one wire shorter and it won't reach the plug. I tested my lead by using it to jump the leads to the switch to turn on the fan. Maybe a faulty fan switch? I guess that will be my next test. Ideas?
Newbie
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mbouse
Re: Newbie
send me an email and i will send you a procedure on how to properly "burp" the air out of your cooling system.
m bouse (no space) at chartermi dot net
m bouse (no space) at chartermi dot net