Adjustable Thermostatic Fan Control
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Imperial Adjustable Thermostatic Fan Control

Part No. 226204 Warranty  

Fit of this part varies by vehicle & equipment specs Type of Fit

Adjustable Thermostatic Fan Control. 160-210°F; push-in probe. Controls the operating temperature of Imperial electric fans. Operates up to 2 fans.

Product Features:
  • Adjustable thermostatic fan control
  • 160-210°F push-in probe
  • For use with Imperial electric fans
  • Probe installs into radiator fins
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Length:2 in
Material:Plastic/Metal
On/Off Degree:160 degrees - 210 degrees
Plug Gender:Male
Shape:Push In
Terminal Quantity:1
Terminal Type:Push Probe

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ImperialAdjustable Thermostatic Fan Control
 
3.9

(based on 9 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (3)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (3)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (2)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (1)

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63%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to use (7)
  • Versatile (4)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Trucks (5)
    • Small cars (4)
    • Large cars (3)
      • Car & Truck:
      • Auto enthusiast (3)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Auto enthusiast (5), Mechanic (4)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (6)

    Reviewed by 9 customers

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    3.0

    Worked for about a year

    By Ron

    from Pensacola, FL

    About Me Auto Enthusiast, Mechanic

    Pros

      Cons

        Best Uses

          Comments about Imperial Adjustable Thermostatic Fan Control:

          Installation is fairly straight forward and easy to get set up.

          Worked well for about a year. then stopped working and ended up over heating. Relay was fine. It was inside the unit.

          Will try a different one next

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          • No

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          2.0

          works good for a few months

          By Brandon

          from Orlando, Fl.

          About Me Auto Enthusiast, Mechanic

          Pros

          • Easy To Use

          Cons

          • Both I Had Did Not Last
          • Flimsy

          Best Uses

            Comments about Imperial Adjustable Thermostatic Fan Control:

            The first one that I purchased lasted a little over A year, just long enough for the warranty to run out. I purchased another one figuring I just got a bad one out of the bunch, I WAS WRONG because the second one only lasted 3 month

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            • No

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            3.0

            not sure if i am taken with it yet

            By jason irag and afghanistan vet

            from memphis

            About Me Mechanic

            Pros

            • Easy To Use

            Cons

            • Poor quality

            Best Uses

              Comments about Imperial Adjustable Thermostatic Fan Control:

              i converted my 2002 sierra from mechanical fan to electric fans and thought i had made a break through on updating my truck. however two replacements later and i am sure i will be installing another here very shortly i dont know how but i have managed to burn yes i said burn of these modules up in smoke i have double checked for shorts and breaks and found none have also checked the draw and found it to be within an accepteble range but still i am tired of rewiring this thing in even if it is simple

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              5.0

              works great and easy to install

              By nismo240

              from sal tlake city utah

              About Me Auto Enthusiast, Competitive Driver

              Verified Buyer
              Level 1

              Pros

              • Easy To Use
              • Versatile

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Large Cars
                • Small Cars
                • Trucks

                Comments about Imperial Adjustable Thermostatic Fan Control:

                works great and is very easy to use

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                • No

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                4.0

                good dtretoins easy install

                By Fixer

                from Russell Kansas

                About Me Auto Enthusiast, Mechanic, Truck Enthusiast

                Verified Buyer
                Level 1

                Pros

                • Durable
                • Easy To Use

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Trucks

                  Comments about Imperial Adjustable Thermostatic Fan Control:

                  works ok

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                  • No

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                  (2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

                   
                  5.0

                  Adj Thermostatic Fan Controller

                  By Bill

                  from Blandon, PA

                  About Me Auto Enthusiast, Casual Driver

                  Verified Buyer
                  Level 1

                  Pros

                  • Easy To Use
                  • Lightweight
                  • Versatile

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Large Cars
                    • Small Cars
                    • Trucks

                    Comments about Imperial Adjustable Thermostatic Fan Control:

                    Installed this on a '94 Mustang that was modified from the 3.8V6 to a 4.6V8. Needed to control the fan on / off at lower temps.

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                    • No

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                    (60 of 108 customers found this review helpful)

                     
                    5.0

                    Great controller

                    By Raptor05121

                    from Live Oak, FL

                    Helpful Reviewer

                    Pros

                    • Cheap
                    • Durable
                    • Easy To Use
                    • High-Performance
                    • Lightweight
                    • Versatile

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Trucks

                      Comments about Imperial Adjustable Thermostatic Fan Control:

                      This is a perfect controller for those looking to install aftermarket fans. I installed mine in 2007 and it is now 2011. It has been faithfully running both my 16" dual s-blade fans on my 1998 Ford F-150 ever since. I'd buy it again in a heartbeat if it ever went out.

                      • Car & Truck:
                      • Auto Enthusiast, Truck Enthusiast

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                      (52 of 95 customers found this review helpful)

                       
                      4.0

                      Prefect & Cheap

                      By RedTJ99

                      from Jacksonville NC

                      Pros

                      • Cheap
                      • Easy To Use
                      • Versatile

                      Cons

                      • Not water resistantproof

                      Best Uses

                      • Large Cars
                      • Small Cars
                      • Trucks

                      Comments about Imperial Adjustable Thermostatic Fan Control:

                      replaced my mechanical fan with an electric fan. used this control, and works perfectly! i like the adjustability!

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                      • Auto Enthusiast, Mechanic, Truck Enthusiast

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                      (83 of 134 customers found this review helpful)

                       
                      4.0

                      great and easy to use it really works .t

                      By sr20 man

                      from FLORIDA

                      Helpful Reviewer

                      Pros

                      • High-Performance

                      Cons

                      • None

                      Best Uses

                      • Small Cars

                      Comments about Imperial Adjustable Thermostatic Fan Control:

                      i use to regulate my temp when racing.

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                      • Auto Enthusiast, Casual Driver, Competitive Driver, Mechanic

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                      • Q:

                        I HAVE 2001 WINDSTAR 3.8L WILL THE PROBE FIT THE THE RADIATOR
                        Asked on 3/1/2013 by RAULF323 from el paso texas

                        1 answer

                        • CUSTOMER CARE

                          A:

                          The Imperial Adjustable Thermostatic Fan Control (Part No. 226204) would fit your 2001 Ford Windstar 3.8L. For any further assistance, please feel free to call us at: 1-877-238-2623 or visit the nearest Advance Auto Parts store and one of our Parts Pros will gladly assist you with any questions or concerns you may have.

                          Answered on 3/2/2013 by Steve from AAP
                      • Q:

                        Can this be used for a dual stage setup or would you need two of these fan controllers to do that?
                        Asked on 10/1/2012 by Adam from Annandale, MN

                        1 answer

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                          A:

                          Yes, the Imperial Adjustable Thermostatic Fan Control - Part No. 226204 can be used for a dual stage setup as well. For any further assistance please feel free to call us at: 1-877-238-2623 or visit the nearest Advance Auto store and one of our representatives will gladly assist you with any questions or concerns you may have.

                          Answered on 10/2/2012 by John the Car-Doc from AAP
                      • Q:

                        With this wiring harness can I ad a manual of on swith inside the cab of me jeep. I want to be able to leave it on auto (thermastat controlled) going down highway but would like the option of having a cut off swith and a on swith (3way). If so what else would I meed to buy to make this happen.
                        Asked on 10/1/2012 by Jeeper from AR

                        1 answer

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                          A:

                          No, I am sorry. You would not be able to connect a manual switch with this Imperial Adjustable Thermostatic Fan Control - Part No. 226204. However you can use a manual control switch for the fan by simply connecting it to the 12v battery and the fan motor relay. For any further assistance please feel free to call us at: 1-877-238-2623 or visit the nearest Advance Auto store and one of our representatives will gladly assist you with any questions or concerns you may have.

                          Answered on 10/2/2012 by John the Car-Doc from AAP
                      • Q:

                        Hi, will this work on my 1986 Chevy Corvette?
                        Asked on 7/16/2012 by vick from south philly

                        1 answer

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                          A:

                          Yes, this Imperial Adjustable Thermostatic Fan Control - part# 226204 fits your 1986 Chevy Corvette. For any further assistance, please visit your nearest Advance Auto store or call us directly at 1-877-ADVANCE (238-2623) and one of our representative there would be more than happy to assist you.

                          Answered on 7/17/2012 by Vincent from AAP
                      • Q:

                        Are there any other parts I need to install my cooling fan besides this fan control kit, the electric fan itself, and a way to mount the fan?
                        Asked on 4/26/2012 by Anonymous

                        1 answer

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                          A:

                          You might need all/some of these things: thermostatic Fan control switch, fan control relay, wiring harnesses, two way switch(optional), wire loom(optional), 40 Amp fuses, Fan Mounting Kit (optional). Tools needed: Phillips screwdriver, 10mm Wrench, Grinder suitable for plastic-I used a dremel, Wire stripper/crimper, Hack Saw. For any further assistance please feel free to call 1-877-238-2623 and one of our representatives will gladly assist you with any questions or concerns you may have.

                          Answered on 4/28/2012 by John the Car-Doc from AAP
                      • Q:

                        Could this method be used on a 2011+ car or truck to bypass the electric fan settings in the PCM? In other words, instead of buying a programmer to take advantage of a 180 degree thermostat could this be used instead?
                        Asked on 4/20/2012 by Anonymous

                        1 answer

                        • CUSTOMER CARE

                          A:

                          Thermostatic fan control: A system thermistor checks the temperature inside the chassis, and if it detects a temperature outside of range, it spins the fans up to maximum. When the temperature drops below a threshold again, the fans are turned back off. This control method reduces power requirements during periods of low usage, but when the system is operating at capacity, the fan noise can become a problem again. For more information, please feel free to call 1-877-238-2623 and one of our representatives will gladly assist you with any questions or concerns you may have.

                          Answered on 4/23/2012 by Steve from AAP
                      • Q:

                        replacing mechanical fan with tyc electric fan on my dodge dakota. will this adjustable fan controller work and where do i need to splice it in?
                        Asked on 4/9/2012 by allan from va

                        1 answer

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                          A:

                          Attach this Imperial Adjustable Thermostatic Fan Control with Part No. 226204 to the fins next to the inbound waterhose on the radiator (the hottest point) then wire part of it to the ac switch, that way it will only come on when needed or when you hit the AC. For any further assistance please feel free to call 1-877-238-2623 and one of our representatives will gladly assist you with any questions or concerns you may have.

                          Answered on 4/14/2012 by John the Car-Doc from AAP
                      • Q:

                        Will this work on a 01 Dodge Grand Caravan? I have changed the air relays, temp sensor, and thermostat and my fans still won't come on.
                        Asked on 3/22/2012 by Bri

                        1 answer

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                          A:

                          I would suggest taking your vehicle to a certified mechanic for a proper diagnosis before buying and having parts installed that may not (solve/be) the problem.

                          Answered on 3/24/2012 by Vincent from AAP
                      • Q:

                        Can this be used to work with other electric fans? I have dual electric fans from a Lincoln town car that I want to install in my truck, and I'd like to use this fan control kit to run the fans. Will this work or not?
                        Asked on 3/13/2012 by Bob from Grand Ledge, MI

                        1 answer

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                          A:

                          Yes, this Imperial Adjustable Thermostatic Fan Control with Part No. 226204 is applicable with Lincoln Town car Electric fans. You can use this fan control on your truck too.

                          Answered on 3/16/2012 by John the Car-Doc from AAP
                      • Q:

                        I have a 92 Nissan Pathfinder XE.Could you walk me thru the wiring hook up of this thermostatic fan control? I've been reading on the Q&A of this product and it seems you need the specifics of the car model.Will the 16" Imperial electric cooling fan compatible w/ this adjustable thermostatic fan control?Thank you.
                        Asked on 2/19/2012 by SKNOEL from Houston,TX

                        1 answer

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                          A:

                          I have forwarded the details of wiring and related information to your email address. For any further assistance please feel free to call 1-877-238-2623 and one of our representatives will gladly assist you with any questions or concerns you may have.

                          Answered on 2/21/2012 by John the Car-Doc from AAP
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