Saab 900 Turbo 16S - Adding a manual switch for the radiator fan

I noticed that Morty gets quite hot when stuck in traffic and takes a while for the radiator fan to kick in. Now, that's my opinion and many good folk in the Saab forums said that it's probably me and not the car as Saab 900's temperature gauge does often tip up close the the H. However, I wanted to see if I could put in a manual switch to turn the radiator fan on earlier.
If you know a better way to have done this, or if you feel that what I've done is a terrible idea - please let me know in the comments as I'm learning and appreciate people's help.
Also, sorry for the lack of editing. I'm only just learning video stuff.

[@revoxjazz8317]

You did what i would do, as a temporary solution, without any major concerns. A manual override of a circuit of this type may well be permanently installed because there is nothing wrong with that. Furthermore, you had the attitude that we should all have, which consists of analyzing the problem and putting the most basic concepts into practice. This is development, whatever other people say. Greetings from Portugal.

[@noahman27]

OMG I remember this issue. We would have to run the car with heat on high...in the summer...stuck in fraffic!! Wow! I literally could not do that these days with ending up feeling ill :) Good Luck!!! Love SAAB no matter what! Oh, now that i'm thinking about it, my dad would have a temp gauge installed for the warmer months that would kick on sooner than in the winter months. Then switch the "winter" temp gauge back in in the fall. What a pain in the u know what. Nonetheless, we loved SAAB no matter what.

[@gregj7916]

Good effort, great for stinking hot climates like here in Australia…

[@ursusskandia]

Thought of the exact same thing for the same reason - thanks from a fellow Saab owner!

[@kemosaabe]

Thanks. It's working a treat so far.

[@guillaume6736]

Also the headlining of the open roof of our Turbo S of ‘92 is hanging a bit when standing still for a while; when out and warm it’s not hanging anymore; quite funny, but will have to fix in time..

[@ianleach752]

Great looking Saab. I’ve got the same car in silver (85 t16s) The temp gauge in mine never really moves much from very cool but the fan cuts in very often so over the years I’ve learnt not to worry much about it over heating. They do get very hot under the bonnet though so very nice mod.

[@kemosaabe]

Great to hear yours stays cool. Mine certainly nudges the H on the temp gauge before the fan kicks in, so this will help. I will replace the thermostat too just in case.

[@austinvitoux]

Excellent work! May have to add a checklist on your sun-visor to complete when you turn the car off to check to make sure the switch is depressed. It'll even add a little more aviation inspiration to your C900

[@kemosaabe]

Great idea! I'll also perform a captain's walkaround 🤣

[@JS-yj7ow]

Your engine is uncommonly clean! Much cleaner than my ‘92. Haven’t watched your vids before, was it recently restored or rebuilt?

[@kemosaabe]

Thanks. My car was restored 2019-2020 time by Dave Palmer in Benfleet. I mention this in my very first video where I introduce Morty. 👍

[@seanweirdbeard]

I had a black ‘93 900 TS for 3yrz it always ran a lidl hot in idle, never really bothered me/affected le car’s performance.