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Use 2 toggle switches

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I simply used 2 toggle switches that I installed in the batwing,

996 Radiator fan override switch
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Run about 5 seconds until the relay shuts down

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When you turn the key off, the fans will continue to run for about 5 seconds until the relay shuts down.

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Run about 5 seconds until the relay shuts down

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When you turn the key off, the fans will continue to run for about 5 seconds until the relay shuts down.

996 Radiator fan override switch

Use porsche switches

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Suggestion · Original poster

You can choose any style switch you want and even use Porsche switches.

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Run about 5 seconds until the relay shuts down

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When you turn the key off, the fans will continue to run for about 5 seconds until the relay shuts down.

996 Radiator fan override switch

Use 2 toggle switches

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Performed · outcome unconfirmed · Original poster

I simply used 2 toggle switches that I installed in the batwing,

996 Radiator fan override switch

Use porsche switches

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You can choose any style switch you want and even use Porsche switches.

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

I did this and I thought it may be worth posting just in case anyone else wants to carry out this mod. It has been lifted from the Renntech site but it all seems to work OK. Radiator Fan and Engine Compartment Fan Switch Mod The 3.4 996 runs extremely hot when driving around town in temperatures higher than 75 degrees. This mod is a way to reduce coolant temps back to a safer level, helping to reduce oil temps and improving performance. The mod consists of installing a switch that will allow you to turn on the high speed radiator fans at any time, while maintaining the automatic operation of the fans. We do the same for the engine compartment fan. Radiator Fans Connect a wire to the ground (Pin #85) of the 2 high speed fan relays located on the relay carrier located in the driver's side foot well. The relays are #20 and #22. Feed this wire to where your switch will be located. Connect the wire to one side of the switch. Connect another wire from the other contact on the switch and then connect the other end of this wire to a chassis ground point. With key on, this switch will now immediately turn on both radiator fans providing maximum cooling. When you turn the key off, the fans will continue to run for about 5 seconds until the relay shuts down. Your fan operation remains normal when the switch is off. Engine Compartment Fan Connect a wire to the ground of the relay located in the relay carrier behind the passenger seat, driver's side. Relay #8. . Feed this wire to where your switch will be located. I simply fed the wire along the driver's side of the car and under the door sill. Connect the wire to one side of the switch. Connect another wire from the other contact on the switch and connect the other end of this wire to a chassis ground point. With key on, this switch will now immediately turn on the fan drawing air into the engine compartment. When you turn the key off, the fan will continue to run for about 5 seconds until the relay shuts down. Your fan operation remains normal when the switch is off. This mod helps keep the engine compartment much cooler when driving around town and is particularly beneficial to any engine that draws its intake air from inside the engine compartment, such as the EVO SC. If you are adventurous, you can automate the operation of these switches so they will switch off at a specific speed, or operate when vacuum is present only, etc. You can choose any style switch you want and even use Porsche switches. I simply used 2 toggle switches that I installed in the batwing,

POST 2Original post

Hello can you confirm that this mod works fine with no issue ( doesn’t interfere with the normal operation when off?) as I would like to do it as a fail safe… Please let me know.

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