GOOD or BAD?...fans running all the time, post A/C removal bug Options

[axelrduvirage]

hey gang,

had my A/C remove recently by a reputable shop. it was fullof holes and the pulley was off-centre and making a terrible noise. the tech may have wired something wrong since both fans are always on now (when the car is running). not a bad thing in the summer, right? thing is--the weather around here has been crap lately and the daytime temperatures are barely above 65F or 17C. before i bring it back and spend more 0:00 and $.$$ on something that may not even be a problem, i thought i would throw it out here and see what you all think. it is more of an annoyance since i find the noise coming from under the bonnet to be a bit loud with both fans running. i am also thinking about premature wear on the fan motors. any insight into this would be appreciated.

has anyone ripped out their A/C?
have you experienced this problem?
is there a solution?
should i worry?

thanks and peace

[axelrduvirage]

thanks guys!

when Martin asked me if i wanted any of the parts he removed from the car i should have said yes. i assumed there was nothing of value except scrap metal. next timed i will know better. i guess you are never too old to learn a valuable lesson. here is my fix:

after reading through the CELICATECH online BGB and comparing it to the info in my CHILTON'S i've shorted the pins 2 and 3 with a fusible link with a 5 amp fuse JUST IN CASE!! don't know if this actually helps but i would think a dead short to a sensitive component will be avoided. this causes the system into thinking the A/C is in place and at proper operating pressure. my first test was to determine if the fans were off at start-up. this was a success. now i need to bring the car to normal operating temperature to see if the fans cycle properly and keep the car from over-heating. here is the ugly piece of work i came up with. not pretty but working as expected for now.



P.S. i know my engine bay is a mess...someday, maybe, if i can find time...

This post has been edited by axelrduvirage: Aug 10, 2008 - 9:51 AM