Manual fan switch...best route into passenger compartment?

[Snorman]

I have a manual fan switch to throw in the car...what's the best route into the cabin without having to drill a hole in the firewall. I want to mount the switch next to my convertor lockup switch by my right knee.
Thanks!
S.

 

[U1ARUNIT]

There are two grommets to choose from around the power master cylinder mounting point on the firewell. One has wires going thru it and the other a vacuum hose(If you have cruise control). Use one of those.

 

[blackbuick87]

Yeah, just follow the speedo cable to the firewall and there is a decent sized hole there to use, I have at least four wires through there so far

 

[grw]

fan switch

Is the best route to buy a toggle switch and wire one end to + of batt and other to relay? Any one know of kits for sale anywhere on web? I am thinking I will mount toggle discreetly under hood for use only while car is in staging lanes. Anyone else put one under hood instead of inside? Thanks.

 

[scottyb]

Re: fan switch

Originally posted by grw
Is the best route to buy a toggle switch and wire one end to + of batt and other to relay? Any one know of kits for sale anywhere on web? I am thinking I will mount toggle discreetly under hood for use only while car is in staging lanes. Anyone else put one under hood instead of inside? Thanks.

I have the switch wired to ground, but it only works with ignition on. So, I put in a quick disconnect from another relay to the alternator post for use at the track. It's kinda nice because I still control the fan with the switch and some of the accessories work also. Post back if you want details and I'll look under the hood.

 

[Two Lane]

HTH

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[grw]

Thanks Scott and Two Lane. I think I will go ahead and order the Caspers part, I like the plug and play! Appreciate the help.
Gary

 

[Black Car]

Here is how to make a similar setup for about $3.00
Connect a 16-18 ga wire to the third relay(hi temp) on the driver fender. You will connect/splice into the green wire with a yellow stripe and then run the new wire into the car. Connect it to a toggle switch and the other side of the switch to ground.
You are grounding the hi temp relay and it will run the fan from 7 to 11 minutes. The fan will run only 1 time, then you will have to turn the ignition key on to reset relay.

Just my 2 cents....

Gary