[DeTomaso] radiator fan connection

MikeLDrew at aol.com MikeLDrew at aol.com
Sun Mar 7 23:07:00 EST 2010


In a message dated 3/6/10 22 41 55, chrisvkimball at msn.com writes:


> 
> I noticed once while driving at night that the LEDs were glowing 
> mysteriously.  I realized since it was cool and the fans were off, that the airflow 
> was spinning the fans backward, and generating some current, as described 
> below!
> 

Actually Chris, the fans are turning the same direction, not backwards.   
But you're right otherwise--the spinning fans act as generators and produce 
enough power to make your light glow dimly.

Mike (I've got the same phenomenon in one of my Sciroccos...)



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