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temp that horton fan should kick in ?

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by AUSSIE DAVE, Mar 21, 2011.

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  1. Mar 21, 2011 #1
    AUSSIE DAVE

    AUSSIE DAVE Road Train Member

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    Hi all need some help, my horton fan only seems to kick in after the temp gauge goes into the red section (kenworth with a M11).

    Also does anyone know why this would be happening?

    And is it possible to have cummins adjust it so it kicks in at a temp that is in the green section?

    I did buy a new fan sensor, could cummins have sold me the wrong one?
     
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  3. Mar 21, 2011 #2
    Pablo-UA

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    About 93 dgr c. This parameter is not changeble with dealer Insite software.
     
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  4. Mar 21, 2011 #3
    Nevs

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    Not sure on a Cummins,but my Cat turns on at 215* F. Turns back off at 208* F.
     
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  5. Mar 21, 2011 #4
    Heavyd

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    Cummins are around 207 F to 210 F depending on what year you have. This is not adjustable. What is the temperature range of your green zone in your gauge?
     
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  7. Mar 21, 2011 #5
    AUSSIE DAVE

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    approx 176f to 212f, (80c to 100c)
     
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  8. Mar 21, 2011 #6
    Heavyd

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    Ok, first we need to know if your truck is getting the same signal for the coolant temp as the ecm or does the gauge have it's own separate sensor. Then you need to check what the ecm is actually reading for coolant temp and again compare with the gauge. You may need an infra red thermometer to check true engine temp. Even though the gauge says 230, the engine may only be at 205. Cummins recommends coolant no hotter than 212 F for a M11. The CEL will come on and set a code and derate your engine at 219 F.
     
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  9. Mar 22, 2011 #7
    AUSSIE DAVE

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    I checked the fan sensor wires and found they appeared in good order so moved onto inspecting the connector to the fan sensor and that appeared ok, the good news is that since disconnecting and reconnecting the fan sensor plug/connector the fan is now kicking in at around 95c YIPPY. Im guessing there was a bit of dirt / ##### on the pins or connector.
     
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  10. Mar 22, 2011 #8
    Pablo-UA

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    have you got ECT fault code?
     
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  11. Mar 23, 2011 #9
    AUSSIE DAVE

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    No fault codes, I checked for codes today.
     
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  12. Mar 23, 2011 #10
    Pablo-UA

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    so worry about nothing. keep driving.
     
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