Plug and Play V6 Fan mod.

[Dubstep Shep]

So most people on here are probably aware of the popularity of eliminating the clutch fan on these trucks.

If you're like me, the size of the factory cowl is a bit of a nuisance, but getting rid of it leaves you with the AC fan and no cowl. That's also a nuisance IMO.

So the only solution then is replacing the factory fan with the v6 fan. But even that has a problem. The connector for the v6 fan is several inches higher than the factory fan.

You can see the gap here:

But I've come up with a plug and play solution.

As far as I know, there are only two ways to create an extender for the harness. One would be to cannabilize a harness from a truck. That's a terrible idea considering the expense.

The other way is to build a harness. This isn't possible for most people because you can't just buy the connectors.

Fortunately, I have some contacts from when I used to work in the automotive industry, and they work specifically with electronics components. I found one who got me ten of the connectors I needed to make an extension. I used the wires on my old fan and cut apart some crimp terminals to make everything fit.

Here's the final result:

And it plugged in:

So at this stage I have nine more connectors. I can sell them to you guys, but I'm trying to find the exact terminals they use so I don't have to cut apart my own. If I can do that I can include them as well, meaning all you have to do is cut off the connector on your fan with about six inches of wires, crimp on these ends, then put them in the connector and plug it all in. Not too bad.

 

[BlownGP]

You trying to get banned? Remember you need to be a vendor to sell things here.
Just becareful

Sounds like a nice addition though.

 

[Dubstep Shep]

You trying to get banned? Remember you need to be a vendor to sell things here.
Just becareful

Sounds like a nice addition though.

That's not true. I have some parts for our trucks that I'm not using. I'm not a business trying to sell my services or products. The minimum order was 10, I needed one for my truck. So I have parts I don't need.

Now, if there's a serious demand for these, I'll look into setting up something through Moe's. But I doubt that will be the case.

 

[BlownGP]

That's not true. I have some parts for our trucks that I'm not using. I'm not a business trying to sell my services or products. The minimum order was 10, I needed one for my truck. So I have parts I don't need.

Well that's good, because selling your services would be..


So, what you charging for these. Been wanting to do the efan mod. Just kinda put it off.

Assume this will work on a 09?

 

[Dubstep Shep]

Well that's good, because selling your services would be..


So, what you charging for these. Been wanting to do the efan mod. Just kinda put it off.

Assume this will work on a 09?

Idk of you even need a harness extension. I thought it was just the newer ones.

If you just want the connector, $20. That covers what I paid plus shipping within the US. You'll have to either make your own terminals or if I figure out which ones they use I can get those.

 

[BlownGP]

Yeah, I'm not sure if I do or not.

 

[Dubstep Shep]

Yeah, I'm not sure if I do or not.

Pretty easy to find out. Just see if the connector from your harness with stretch up about six inches

 

[jag1886]

You don't state what year that photo of the wiring harness is from. I just went out and looked at my 2014 and the harness for the factory auxiliary fan plugs in the same exact place as the Factory V6 EFan.

 

[Dubstep Shep]

You don't state what year that photo of the wiring harness is from. I just went out and looked at my 2014 and the harness for the factory auxiliary fan plugs in the same exact place as the Factory V6 EFan.

I'm not sure what you're saying about your setup, but my truck is a 2014 R/T.

 

[doz]

You don't state what year that photo of the wiring harness is from. I just went out and looked at my 2014 and the harness for the factory auxiliary fan plugs in the same exact place as the Factory V6 EFan.

Yes, but the connector needs to be extended if you have a 2012 and down EFAN which is all that is available.

 

[Dubstep Shep]

Yes, but the connector needs to be extended if you have a 2012 and down EFAN which is all that is available.

Well there's your answer lol.

 

[Hemi450hp]

Only the 2014 and 2015 trucks will need to extend these wires. The factory V6 fan will plug right in on the 09-13 trucks.

Nice job on the extensions Wade. It looks factory.

 

[Dubstep Shep]

Only the 2014 and 2015 trucks will need to extend these wires. The factory V6 fan will plug right in on the 09-13 trucks.

Nice job on the extensions Wade. It looks factory.

Haha thanks! Technically, everything on this extension is the same exact parts that come on the trucks minus the terminal connectors. That certainly helps with the appearance.

 

[jag1886]

Only the 2014 and 2015 trucks will need to extend these wires. The factory V6 fan will plug right in on the 09-13 trucks.

Nice job on the extensions Wade. It looks factory.

Ok this is not so on all 2014 trucks, I just went out and looked at mine again since you said I was wrong and I'm not. I have a 2014 Express and I have a stock Mopar V6 fan and there is no problem at all hooking up the stock wiring to the V6 fan, matter of fact the wiring won't even be tight. So I'm guessing there was a late change on these trucks to the wiring, my truck was built 9-14 and it was built in Mexico maybe thats a difference also, aren't some of these trucks built in the states?

 

[Dubstep Shep]

Ok this is not so on all 2014 trucks, I just went out and looked at mine again since you said I was wrong and I'm not. I have a 2014 Express and I have a stock Mopar V6 fan and there is no problem at all hooking up the stock wiring to the V6 fan, matter of fact the wiring won't even be tight. So I'm guessing there was a late change on these trucks to the wiring, my truck was built 9-14 and it was built in Mexico maybe thats a difference also, aren't some of these trucks built in the states?

Got a pic? I'm wondering if there's a difference in the fans.

 

[doz]

Ok this is not so on all 2014 trucks, I just went out and looked at mine again since you said I was wrong and I'm not. I have a 2014 Express and I have a stock Mopar V6 fan and there is no problem at all hooking up the stock wiring to the V6 fan, matter of fact the wiring won't even be tight. So I'm guessing there was a late change on these trucks to the wiring, my truck was built 9-14 and it was built in Mexico maybe thats a difference also, aren't some of these trucks built in the states?

Someone asked in your other thread about your efan what part number you used? You never answered....

Did you get the '14-'15 v6 Efan? They have been virtually non-existent so everyone has been using the previous years v6 efan. If you were lucky enough to get a '14+ efan, then it probably does plug right in.

Maybe the '14+ V6 efan is finally coming in stock?

 

[Hemi450hp]

The 14+ V6 fan has a completely different connector, so it wont work without swapping the fan motors out. I only know this because we ordered 2 for local customers after finding out that the factory wiring did not reach.

Jag, if yours reaches with room to spare, then it will be the first 2014 I have heard of like that. I've easily checked 15-20 trucks, and they all looked exactly like Wade's truck in the first post of this thread. All of them were about 6-8" short of reaching the plug on the fan. I did not check their build dates, but I had a local 2015 over here last week that was also 6-8" short just like the other 2014's. I'm also curious to see what part# fan you purchased to see if Ram has something new for these trucks. As stated before, the fan that is listed for the 2014+ V6 trucks has a completely different motor with a different connector plug all together. Maybe they have a new fan part# for the 2015's that works now. I have not looked into that yet.

 

[doz]

Ahhh, thanks for that update then Matt. Had no idea the connector was different on the 14+ fans, I just knew they were damn near impossible to come by for awhile which is why I went with the 09-13 fan.

 

[Dubstep Shep]

I'm thinking this has to be a change in the middle of the model year, but I'll have to check the build date on my truck.

 

[jag1886]

The 14+ V6 fan has a completely different connector, so it wont work without swapping the fan motors out. I only know this because we ordered 2 for local customers after finding out that the factory wiring did not reach.

Jag, if yours reaches with room to spare, then it will be the first 2014 I have heard of like that. I've easily checked 15-20 trucks, and they all looked exactly like Wade's truck in the first post of this thread. All of them were about 6-8" short of reaching the plug on the fan. I did not check their build dates, but I had a local 2015 over here last week that was also 6-8" short just like the other 2014's. I'm also curious to see what part# fan you purchased to see if Ram has something new for these trucks. As stated before, the fan that is listed for the 2014+ V6 trucks has a completely different motor with a different connector plug all together. Maybe they have a new fan part# for the 2015's that works now. I have not looked into that yet.

Crap that's why I hate reading about this stuff on web sights you never get the straight poop until you've already been screwed.
I went out and checked the plugs and they are total different and won't plug together.
Why can't you just replace both plugs? They are just 10 gauge plugs. I don't understand changing the motors when you can just change the plugs.
Or is what this guy is selling the correct splice?