[Guest]

You take out the a/c fuse and turn on the a/c. For some reason the fans kick on but the a/c stays off. I figured it would be a good stay cool trick to anybody overheating.
( Mainly SERacer

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I know its an old trick but maybe somebody out here doesnt know yet. Maybe you can use it on race night.

HERES THE LINK: http://www.se-r.net/heat_ac/acfuse.html



[This message has been edited by 94_REDSE-R (edited 08-18-2001).]

 

[SERacer]

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by 94_REDSE-R:
You take out the a/c fuse and turn on the a/c. For some reason the fans kick on but the a/c stays off. I figured it would be a good stay cool trick to anybody overheating.
( Mainly SERacer

)

I know its an old trick but maybe somebody out here doesnt know yet. Maybe you can use it on race night.

HERES THE LINK: http://www.se-r.net/heat_ac/acfuse.html

[This message has been edited by 94_REDSE-R (edited 08-18-2001).]</font>

Hmm... It might work. I'll give it a try. But so far the 300ZX radiator cap is working. Although it did overheat once, when I had the A/C on full blast driving around town (I guess I asked for it.) When the A/C is off, the temp gague hasn't went up "yet".


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96 200SX SE-R
Sportline Springs, PR CAI, HKS Exhaust
http://photos.yahoo.com/sr20ser

 

[SERacer]

Oh yeah, before I actually try it, is this harmful to the engine, electrical system, etc. in any way?

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96 200SX SE-R
Sportline Springs, PR CAI, HKS Exhaust
http://photos.yahoo.com/sr20ser

 

[Guest]

Besides who needs a/c on race night, right?

Good-luck.
Damn, why is your sh*t overheating?
What symptoms have you checked?

 

[Guest]

quote from SE-R.net=
About the a/c fuse tip (see SE-R Drag Tips): Pulling the fuse and pushing in the a/c button w/ the ventilation fans on (any position) will fake the ECU into thinking the a/c compressor is really running, when in fact it is NOT.

UNQUOTE:
It shouldnt hurt anything at all. If anything it'll just put some miles on those fans. I tried this when I was racing a 2000 Civic Si. I was very stock then and got my ass wooped. What a let down.

But if I was overheating I would definitely try it.

[This message has been edited by 94_REDSE-R (edited 08-18-2001).]

 

[SERacer]

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by 94_REDSE-R:
Besides who needs a/c on race night, right?

Good-luck.
Damn, why is your sh*t overheating?
What symptoms have you checked?</font>

I wish I knew why my car was overheating. I've checked the coolant temp sensor, cleaned it. Changed radiator cap to a new 13 psi one, then to the 300ZX one. Kinda flushed out the radiator. I woulda drained the coolant in the block too, but the damn bolt was too hard to get out! Maybe it's the water pump, but doubt it.

I think it's the radiator because my car had previously been in an accident before I bought it. They fixed the bumper and everything, but the left (passenger) side headlight was kinda broken. They put a replacement headlight on, but all the wiring was shitty and sometimes it won't even come on! But I ghettoly used some wires and temporarily fixed it, still working. Oh yeah, airbags are deployed. That damn AIRBAG light bugs me to death, gonna snip the wire. The only reason I got it was because the price was right ($5k), low miles (50k), and there was no engine damage (at least that I know of). It runs strong. When I was stock, a GS-R w/ I/E barely beat me. The radiator, I believe, may have been damaged from the little accident. Any other things to check??? If not, I just my get me a Nismo radiator in the future and hope it solves all my problems. Sorry for rambling, I'm just kinda pissed I can't solve this problem.

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96 200SX SE-R
Sportline Springs, PR CAI, HKS Exhaust
http://photos.yahoo.com/sr20ser

[This message has been edited by SERacer (edited 08-18-2001).]

 

[Guest]

I'd be upset to!!
Hmmmmmm, sorry 'bout the luck.
I'll see if I can dig something up for ya.
I was saving for a HS G4 when my radiator busted and I had to buy a new one. I spent $137 for the radiator and I was so pissed that I bought a Pace setter header since I was tired of saving. Oh well.

 

[kris]

Um, did you check the thermostat? Im sure you did, but you didnt list it.

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Kris94G20™
"clears and stickers, the best bang for your buck"
The Beginning.

 

[xDennis]

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by 94_REDSE-R:
quote from SE-R.net=
About the a/c fuse tip (see SE-R Drag Tips): Pulling the fuse and pushing in the a/c button w/ the ventilation fans on (any position) will fake the ECU into thinking the a/c compressor is really running, when in fact it is NOT.

UNQUOTE:
It shouldnt hurt anything at all. If anything it'll just put some miles on those fans. I tried this when I was racing a 2000 Civic Si. I was very stock then and got my ass wooped. What a let down.

But if I was overheating I would definitely try it.

[This message has been edited by 94_REDSE-R (edited 08-18-2001).]</font>

dude i beet si's when i was almost stock with just a JWT POP and suspension!

..then again, i have a 91 ;-)


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- Dennis
http://www.geocities.com/sr20deswap/
-91 Classic w/ Priemra Swap
Aim: avurX

 

[97 Black SER]

Yep, had the fuse out for monthes now.

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97 Super Black 200sx SE-R
Hotshot CAI, custom 2.5" catback with dynomax super turbo muffler, Hotshot header, UR pulleys (2 set), JWT ECU, Stillen FSB, Courtesy RSB, V-Racing Buzz seat with custom seat bracket

 

[silversx]

newbie question:

does taking the fuse out help 1/4 mi. times?

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Aztec Red 1993 NX2000

 

[Booniewillow]

This could be useful for some of us. I just read this in the FSM the other day. ECU reads 3 signals before operating radiator fan:
1. Speed
2. Coolant temp
3. A/C "ON" signal.
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A/C | coolant temp | actual speed | fan
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ON | < 201 F | > 50 MPH | OFF
ON | < 201 F | < 49 MPH | ON
ON | > 203 F | ANY | ON
OFF | < 201 F | ANY | OFF
OFF | 203-210 | < 12 MPH | OFF
OFF | 203-210 | > 12 MPH | ON
OFF | > 212 F | ANY | ON
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Automatic model is slightly different with LOW/HIGH settings on the fan.

Enjoy!
Boonie


Enjoy!

 

[jacen99SE]

I do that when drag racing. I run the fan until I am staged and then I turn it off.
Then when the run is over I turn the fan back on.