Date: Sat, 06 Sep 2003 11:08:15 -0400 From: ma_twain <ma_twainnopsamo.com> Subject: Re: 1991 Saab 9000 cooling fan
Grunff wrote: > gator_mech wrote: > >> I have a 1991 9000 with 180K miles. The battery seems to go out every 2 >> years or so, perhaps because of the hot summers in florida. I was told >> that >> it would be a good idea to disconnect the electric fan that runs after >> the >> car is off, on hot days. Is this a good idea and if so how do I do it? > > > No, it's a very bad idea, and you shouldn't do it. I concur - batteries are far cheaper and easier to replace than an engine which died because it was not cooled properly . . . > > >> Of >> course, I want the fan to run when the a/c is on, but it should not >> run once >> the car is turned off. Is there a fuse that i can remove? > > > The fan is not killing your battery. The fan runs on for what, 1 minute > max? This will not, in any way, affect battery life. > > I think since they last 2 years, it's unlikely that you have a fault, > probably that you're just buying poor batteries. Go to Wal-mart. They have batteries for $29.99 - cheap enough to replace every year - at this price it is cheaper than one entre at a nice resturant. >
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