Blue Wire Fan Mod

[@abelalvallar4747]

I was having a hard time with a little over heat and this really did it. Thank you very much

[@tomfairbourn6998]

nice job I did this a few years ago and it has been great in traffic and on long mountain pulls with load

[@cameronrimmer2819]

Did this today and works great. Should be great for offroading. When going slow speeds and crawling thru sand.

[@alysamayoa5937]

What type of switch do you use and how did you wire it? Thanks

[@Colorado4x4]

Awesome video. Thanks for posting! I need to do this!

[@Roys3dShop]

Thanks for posting. How did you set up the PID for the delta in torque pro? I have oil and coolant temp, but I can't figure out how to set up a simple delta display.

[@Jonah4700]

Hello, great video. Great info. Just for your info "EOT" is "Engine Oil Temp", not "Engine Operating Temp". Going to be doing this mod very soon. I have a Bulletproof external air cooled oil cooler and this mod will make a huge difference in keeping the oil cooler on those long hills.

[@dontblameme6328]

Yes it's the oil temp. Know this... Colder oil = more friction = more engine wear. There is no problem as long as the oil stays below 235. This guy is clueless about what he's doing.

[@willwestervelt968]

very helpful video. thanks

[@caseyyork641]

Good video. Thanks!

[@stephenclark9258]

A lot of questions about the delta reading that I use. It's manually added gauge that uses a calculation from ECT and eot to show the difference between them. I'll try to post the actual calculation you have to enter in order to get that soon

[@stephenclark9258]

Here is the link to adding the pids that I have on my display. It also explains how to add new ones for example the Delta PID which gives you instant access to view the difference between engine operating temperature in engine coolant temperature. kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHXapnyGlMppsKs

[@Baseball4life518]

Random question,, if I completely cut the blue wire, it’ll never turn on until I flip the switch? , I’m just curious because my fan is constantly on at idle and I just replaced with new factory fan clutch

[@Baseball4life518]

Do you know anything about the 6.0 fan clutch being on at idle

[@steamcleanrestoration5431]

Once you install the blue wire to the switch can you just leave it on all the time or do you have to shut it off when not Towing.

[@stephenclark9258]

S.C.R. you can run it straight to ground to leave it on all the time. But I put a switch in because I don't need it all the time only when I'm Towing on big Long Hills

[@danyledesma2652]

Hi i tried this and it killed the engine it popped a fuse 30 amp I replaced it and fired up now I hooked directly to batt neg could this be why I have a 2004 f250 6.0

[@landybob8393]

I have a 04.5 and it doesn’t turn the fan on. Any suggestions??

[@jessearias1361]

my fan doesnt rev up on its own. even at 225 eot. I will try this mod, but I suppose if the clutch itself is bad, it wont work?

[@motovlogs1698]

Correct the clutch is bad. They have a hard time getting going sometimes. Mine will over heat if I let it sit there when warming up, but once I get going and then stop it kicks on. This should help unstick it!

[@kevinhembree9097]

do you ever get a P0480 code when you switch on the fan manually with this mod? thanks

[@MikeBosley]

Yes! Now what?

[@kevinhembree9097]

@@MikeBosley After a lot of checking, i found out the ground the wire that goes to the fan is also tide to the trans and a couple other things, when i would use this mod it was setting that code, it ended up being the aftermarket fan hubs i got were just bad or wired incorrectly and sending volts over the ground wire, got a new oem ford hub and no longer get that code anymore, 3 years now with no problems, i don't even have that mod anymore, fan works perfect now

[@MikeBosley]

@@kevinhembree9097 Interesting. I'm all OE yet I did get that error when I was testing things out before installing switch in dash, running wires through firewall, etc. The whole mod is working beautifully but I've not been brave enough to check dtc codes since I finished all the final wiring/soldering etc. 😁

[@RKGBACKYARDMOTOS]

Before I do this I have a question you are running the wire from the dark blue straight to a switch no ground no relay no fuse correct?

[@stephenclark9258]

Kevin Gentle first, do not cut the blue wire use a razor knife to just cut the shielding around the wire. from that point on you just run a wire from that spliced part of the blue wire to a switch inside the cab or wherever you want then on the other side of the switch to a good ground. When you turn the switch on it'll ground the blue wire automatically and the fan will kick on after a few minutes of throttling. If you have questions don't hesitate to ask via email. [e-mail]. I should answer with an hour or so. I can even help you while you're in the process of installing it.

[@stephenclark9258]

Kevin Gentle Kevin Gentle... first, do not cut the blue wire use a razor knife to just cut the shielding around the wire. from that point on you just run a wire from that spliced part of the blue wire to a switch inside the cab or wherever you want then on the other side of the switch to a good ground. When you turn the switch on it'll ground the blue wire automatically and the fan will kick on after a few minutes of throttling. If you have questions don't hesitate to ask via email. [e-mail]. I should answer with an hour or so. I can even help you while you're in the process of installing it.

[@RKGBACKYARDMOTOS]

Big thanks man all the post that I read were really confusing people running relays and all kinds of crazy stuff you made this very simple for me

[@stephenclark9258]

Kevin Gentle email if you need anything. I also devialuze in the torque pro app and bafx

[@joserboi]

Hey Kevin, so the blue wire gets wired to power on the switch?

[@zuefeldt1]

Do you notice if fan comes on with AC like other cars?

[@dontblameme6328]

It's far more complicated than that. The fan engagement and speed is very closely monitored and controlled by the PCM based on multiple inputs to precisely regulate engine temps. It's a really bad idea to do this mod on a power stroke diesel.

[@bigmiked52]

What's that software that's on your cell phone how does it work with the truck where'd you get it thanks

[@71usmc]

bigmiked52 Torque Pro in play store. Works great for gauges.

[@luigiluigini9500]

71usmc ive been using torque pro for years. Where'd you get the delta gauge?

[@derekwaters6716]

Problsbly a stupid question but will this mod help keep the ac blowing cold while idling? My 6.0 is my farm pickup and idling my ac sucks

[@stephenclark9258]

Derek Waters nope. Only effects fan speed. Not engine speed

[@ThundareRed]

If the problem is that the AC condenser is not dissipating the heat because you are not driving then yes, The blue wire mod will help it.

[@moisesjaimes170]

Great video do you know if I could use one of my upfitter switches?

[@stephenclark9258]

Moises Jaimes no need. Up fitters provide power. You just need to run the wire from the blue wire on the harness to one side of the switch and then on the other side of the switch it just needs to be wired to a metal ground underneath the dash. it's very simple

[@moisesjaimes170]

Thank you I will try this out tonight

[@chrisbloomgren822]

If you want to use an upfitter switch you need a relay. Upfitter switch are a switched 12v, the fan requires a ground signal. Use a regular toggle to ground or you need to include a relay to covert the upfitter switch to a switched ground.

[@stephenclark9258]

Moises Jaimes how did it go?

[@mauricematthews5065]

@@stephenclark9258 What is the part number for the switch you used?

[@jamesrossi4260]

What is the brand of ecu display your using

[@stephenclark9258]

Torque pro app. Obd2 adapter

[@malditosilva6551]

How long ago did u do that any problems?

[@stephenclark9258]

No problems

[@adambatchelor4459]

I tried this today. Ran it to one of the prewired rocker switches. Nothing happened.

[@landybob8393]

It needs to be grounded. Those switches apply power I believe unless you route it to the switch then to a ground nothing will happen

[@moparRedwings]

You only ran 1 wire. What hooks to the other side of the switch

[@stephenclark9258]

Ground to truck

[@maxeyac]

Engine operating temp? You mean engine oil temp dont you??

[@dontblameme6328]

Yea... He's an idiot. This is a BAD idea.

[@ohno6.0]

I still have to ground the switch as well right?

[@stephenclark9258]

One side to blue wire. Other to ground

[@rockyreyes8210]

What is the app for the cell phone you used

[@stephenclark9258]

Torque pro

[@Ravin96er]

Now that it has been few years ago is it still working got I'm getting ready to do the same thing

[@stephenclark9258]

Yes. Fine

[@71usmc]

Your fan should come on by itself if it doesn't you have a problem.

[@luigiluigini9500]

71usmc you obviously dont understand the blue wire mod. Its not for people who's fan doesnt come on. Factory programming doesn't allow the fan to go 100% until 218° The blue wire gives you full control of the fan clutch.

[@jamieworkman2153]

71usmc yea good luck

[@dontblameme6328]

Yea... It's a bad idea. The 6.0 is engineered to run at certain temps. Altering that is playing with fire. Literally.

[@kaydenfarrington7920]

Yeah what software ?

[@dylansiroky6551]

It is called Torque Pro. It is for android phones and tablets, and it requires a bluetooth OBD2 adapter to communicate.