Dead Otter !

[cmdar]

Would you beleive it, one of the hottest days of the year and my up-to-now excellent fans failed to kick in, Sod's Law I guess :-(

Checked the fuses, relays, contacts etc and then consulted "The Bible". Shorting out the Otter switch cured the problem, so its a dead Otter.

So, where is the best place to get a new switch (may as well be a a low temp one) fitted in the Cambridge area ?

Is this a job worthy of me claiming on my warranty? (100 mile round trip to the dealer).

TIA

Dave (99 Chim 450)

[dlewis]

An otter switch from TVR Redhill was £8.50 + VAT last year.

I won't name the dealer who quoted £36 odd.

Perhaps they can mail it.

[Neil Menzies]

If the switch has failed, make sure you check the cooling system hasn't sprung a leak too. You might find a ring of bright water under the car...

Sorry...

[cmdar]

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If the switch has failed, make sure you check the cooling system hasn't sprung a leak too. You might find a ring of bright water under the car...

Sorry...

Cooling system OK, but that pun was terrible :-)

[JSG]

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If the switch has failed, make sure you check the cooling system hasn't sprung a leak too. You might find a ring of bright water under the car...

Sorry...

The cars are prone to this - something to do with the Tarka roof panel

[cmdar]

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The cars are prone to this - something to do with the Tarka roof panel

Funny you should say that, my partner has just bought a Freelander Softback, and she keeps referring to the glass panels that come out of the roof as Tarkas, she's a so she should know better

[RobM]

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So, where is the best place to get a new switch (may as well be a a low temp one) fitted in the Cambridge area ?

Dave (99 Chim 450)

Hi dave.
Not sure of a supplier in cambridge area, but the job itself is very easy. If your quick, you can unscrew the old one and screw the new one in and lose only a spoonfull of water. I fitted the lower temp one, it was about 12 quid inc vat i think.

[david beer]

Ditch the otter,(that was so sad in the film) replace the troublesome otter with a Kenlowe, external type. No need to mess with the "water". Unplug the otter, plug in new type, strap to hose and thats it. You can even adjust its cut in point. I have used these for 5 yrs.The original otter was an emergency for a Range Rover, but the "Rangie" had a great big thermo coupled fan so it never used the otter!

[mickrw]

David

Do you need to puchase the whole Kenlowe fan kit or can you just get the thermo switch bit? My otter decided to fail in France a few weeks ago and where a lone paper clip saved the day. I like the Kenlowe control idea as I was considering an overide switch but being able to adjust the temp at which the fans cut in would be really useful when in hotter climes.

Mick

[david beer]

Ok, iam mod-wise.com We do all sorts of bits to improve your drive. Adjustable stat £27 to your door.