fan switch pro

1998 HONDA CIVIC
151,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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Hello, Today i replaced my bad fan switch with one from napa auto parts. The switch works great and the fan goes on alot now but there is one problem. I was parked and ther guage was going up and the fan wasnt coming on then i wasmoving the connector around that plugs into the fan switch and it kept going on and off? What do i do now? thanks
Jun 3, 2012 at 5:57 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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Are we talking about the connector that plugs into the new blower fan switch you bought?
Jun 3, 2012 at 6:02 PM
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i'm talking about the connector that goes on this part. I move that around and the fan goes off and on like its not a good connection
Jun 3, 2012 at 6:05 PM
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Is there anyway you can unplug the sensor and take a pic of the connectors terminals post the pic for me to see?Sounds like you could have a open terminal.
Jun 3, 2012 at 6:12 PM
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ok ill post in a second im going to take a picture of it
Jun 3, 2012 at 6:15 PM
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Sounds good.
Jun 3, 2012 at 6:19 PM
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Hi, can i email you the pics its not uploadng any of the pics on here
Jun 3, 2012 at 6:30 PM
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Sure its saturntech9@yahoo.com
Jun 3, 2012 at 6:34 PM
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ok sent
Jun 3, 2012 at 6:37 PM
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I think your best bet would be to replace the connector.
Jun 3, 2012 at 6:48 PM
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how do i get it?
Jun 3, 2012 at 6:53 PM
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You can go to the dealer or order it from a website like www.hondaparts.com
Jun 3, 2012 at 7:01 PM
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I looked on honda e store which is the hondas part store and i didnt see it on there.
Jun 3, 2012 at 7:04 PM
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maybe you cAn help me find it i was looking for a part called collant fan switch connector but cant find anything
Jun 3, 2012 at 7:08 PM
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What model civic do you have?
Jun 3, 2012 at 7:47 PM
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1998 ex 2dr vtec
Jun 3, 2012 at 8:02 PM
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You need to atleast call the dealer and get the part number that would really to find a connector.You could also see how much they want for a connector.
Jun 4, 2012 at 8:33 AM
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