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    DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - ELECTRONICLY
    CONTOLLED VISCOUS FAN DRIVE
    NOISE
    NOTE: It is normal for fan noise to be louder (roaring)
    when:
    ² Fan duty cycle high. This may occur when ambient
    (outside air temperature) is very high.
    ² Engine loads and temperatures are high such as
    when towing a trailer.
    ² Cool silicone fluid within the fan drive unit is
    being redistributed back to its normal disengaged
    (warm) position. This can occur during the first 15
    seconds to one minute after engine start-up on a cold
    engine.
    LEAKS
    Viscous fan drive operation is not affected by small
    oil stains near the drive bearing. If leakage appears
    excessive, replace the fan drive unit.

    ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED VISCOUS DRIVE
    If the fan assembly free-wheels without drag (the
    fan blades will revolve more than five turns when
    spun by hand), replace the fan drive. This spin test
    must be performed when the engine is cool.
    For the following test, the cooling system must be
    in good condition. It also will ensure against excessively
    high coolant temperature.
    The Electronic Viscous Fan drive can be tested
    using the DRB III scan tool.
    (1) Set the parking brake and verify the transmission
    is in park or neutral.
    (2) Stat and allow engine to reach normal operating
    termeratures.
    (3) With engine idling, connect the DRB III and
    select appropraite model year and engine option.
    (4) Lacate and select actuator tests, then select
    PWM Viscous Fan.
    (5) Monitor fan speed and duty cycle; verify that
    the fan speed increments are proportional to the duty
    cycle precentage during the actuation event.
    CAUTION: Some engines equipped with serpentine
    drive belts have reverse rotating fans and viscous
    fan drives. They are marked with the word
    REVERSE to designate their usage. Installation of
    the wrong fan or viscous fan drive can result in
    engine overheating.
    CAUTION: If the viscous fan drive is replaced
    because of mechanical damage, the cooling fan
    blades should also be inspected. Inspect for fatigue
    cracks, loose blades, or loose rivets that could
    have resulted from excessive vibration. Replace fan
    blade assembly if any of these conditions are


    2003- 3500 RWD Automatic.
    S & B intake, BD Intercooler, Pusher Air Horn, MM3 Double R Tuning, Turbo Timer, electric Flex-a-lite fans, FASS 95,
    50 HP tips, upgrade to 351 turbo, 3.42 gears, Twin air compressors, air bags, Remote dual oil filters, Hellwig sway bar, Front Winch. Home made Fuel Heater, BD Exhaust brake with Torque Lock. Tons of TLC

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    Re: Getting kinda hot....

    Ok what if u don't have a DRB III? LOL

    ~Trevor~ aka TPain!

    -2009 Dodge Cummins 2500

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    Re: Getting kinda hot....

    I dunno. Could be backwards compatible


    2003- 3500 RWD Automatic.
    S & B intake, BD Intercooler, Pusher Air Horn, MM3 Double R Tuning, Turbo Timer, electric Flex-a-lite fans, FASS 95,
    50 HP tips, upgrade to 351 turbo, 3.42 gears, Twin air compressors, air bags, Remote dual oil filters, Hellwig sway bar, Front Winch. Home made Fuel Heater, BD Exhaust brake with Torque Lock. Tons of TLC

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    Re: Getting kinda hot....

    I mean. I don't have any scanners LOL

    ~Trevor~ aka TPain!

    -2009 Dodge Cummins 2500

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    Re: Getting kinda hot....

    Quote Originally Posted by Boostf3d_TSi View Post
    I mean. I don't have any scanners LOL
    If you were closer. . . . .


    2003- 3500 RWD Automatic.
    S & B intake, BD Intercooler, Pusher Air Horn, MM3 Double R Tuning, Turbo Timer, electric Flex-a-lite fans, FASS 95,
    50 HP tips, upgrade to 351 turbo, 3.42 gears, Twin air compressors, air bags, Remote dual oil filters, Hellwig sway bar, Front Winch. Home made Fuel Heater, BD Exhaust brake with Torque Lock. Tons of TLC

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    Re: Getting kinda hot....

    LOL. Well can I just disconnect fan plug and check for power? Would adding an electric fan to the front side of the condensers help too?

    Just curious, has anyone deleted the viscous fan and gone only electrical? Is it possible?

    ~Trevor~ aka TPain!

    -2009 Dodge Cummins 2500

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    Re: Getting kinda hot....

    Someone mentioned tps sensors too, how would I check or rule out that? And if I needed one where would I get one for an 09?

    ~Trevor~ aka TPain!

    -2009 Dodge Cummins 2500

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    Quote Originally Posted by Boostf3d_TSi View Post
    LOL. Well can I just disconnect fan plug and check for power? Would adding an electric fan to the front side of the condensers help too?

    Just curious, has anyone deleted the viscous fan and gone only electrical? Is it possible?
    You don't want to go poking around in that plug. You could damage the ECM. You can't fit any fans behind the grill. Not enough depth. But you could just go over to Flexalite fans. I've been using them for years. Come in real handy when is stop and go traffic on a 100 degree day. Tie them into the A/C and you'll be really nice and cool.

    There was a guy on eBay that was selling them as returns for like half the price. I bought one for my truck from him 3 years ago.

    I like the Flex-a-Lite because you take the fan and shroud out. Makes all kinds of room and changing the belt is a snap


    2003- 3500 RWD Automatic.
    S & B intake, BD Intercooler, Pusher Air Horn, MM3 Double R Tuning, Turbo Timer, electric Flex-a-lite fans, FASS 95,
    50 HP tips, upgrade to 351 turbo, 3.42 gears, Twin air compressors, air bags, Remote dual oil filters, Hellwig sway bar, Front Winch. Home made Fuel Heater, BD Exhaust brake with Torque Lock. Tons of TLC

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    So it'd only work with the actual on or does it get the coolant temp signal that way? And where and how much for one?

    ~Trevor~ aka TPain!

    -2009 Dodge Cummins 2500

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    It includes a controller with multiple inputs. A T Stat get stuck through the coils in the rad. You have a manual over ride option, and an AC connection. The controller ramps the start up so it's doesn't just slam on. It only comes on as needed. I think I picked up about 1/2 MPG too. It's more efficient than the belt driven. It's rated to 16K pounds towing. It's a stainless shroud and 2 really big motors. Brand new they sell for like 650. This is my third truck with them. I had two problems. the fuse holder in my 04 melted. Replaced it with a circuit breaker. As long as I kept moving I was good. Last year in this truck I had 10K in tow on a back road that was about 6% and rolled all over the place. I couldn't get any speed for about 4 miles. I switched to manual, but I did get up to 220. stopped, waited a few minutes, came right down. A very rare case

    Did you check the clutch out like the instructions said?


    2003- 3500 RWD Automatic.
    S & B intake, BD Intercooler, Pusher Air Horn, MM3 Double R Tuning, Turbo Timer, electric Flex-a-lite fans, FASS 95,
    50 HP tips, upgrade to 351 turbo, 3.42 gears, Twin air compressors, air bags, Remote dual oil filters, Hellwig sway bar, Front Winch. Home made Fuel Heater, BD Exhaust brake with Torque Lock. Tons of TLC

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