Hello all,

Just curious if 206 F is the normal temp for the fan to kick on on an 01 S? My scanguage shows that the temp fluctuates between 188 degress and 195 degrees regularly, and climbs to 206 at still idle for extended periods before the fan comes on...

Normal?

 

That is fine.. My 02 fans come on I believe at 204f. Most cars operate at idle over 200f as long as your at 3 bars max your fine.

 

Thx man. I'm not used to having the scangauge connected in my S so I never had an exact readout before, good to know...

 

For a 2001 S the fan switch set point is 196 to 203 degrees F.
Utah

Ref: '00/''01 Helm Manual page 10-20

 

Mine kicks on at 206-207...? Maybe my scan gauge is off a few degrees ...

 

Don't know. The Helm Manual (aka Honda Service Manual) is a few clicks lower...........For an AP1

Utah

 

My ap1 kicks in at 204-212F

 

Understand that the scan tool (and ECU) are reading the temperature from the ECT sensor at the back of the intake manifold. The fans are controlled by a separate switch mounted in the bottom of the radiator. It's pretty much guaranteed that the coolant in the intake manifold is hotter than what's at the bottom of the radiator.

 

Thanks for the clarification modifry much appreciated .

 

My 00ap1 fans come on at 206f. Readout via Autometer water temp gauge, with the sensor in my upper radiator hose.