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Need help wiring a relay and temp controller with Electric fan

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hello all...i've done a search for the past week through out this site and no luck with any answers...

I'm installing an Taurus Electric fan (3 wires- high, low, ground) on my 1987 notchback. Already upgraded the Alternator.

My adjustable controller


my relay



can't seem to find anything online on how to hook up my taurus fan with the one relay. I'll only be hooking up the high speed on the fan. Thanks to anyone that can help!
 
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85 is 12v pos from battery
86 goes to the fan high speed
87 is ground
30 is the switch from your fan controller
 

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Another interpretation:

30 fused power to battery. Use 8 AWG wire.

87: to high speed fan. Use 8 AWG wire.

85: input from your controller (if it switches a negative feed to the relay when the target temp is reached. Most controllers do it this way. Check your instructions to be sure).

86: fused 12V to an accessory component. This is just a switch circuit and the draw on this wire should be about .25 amps.

Good luck.
 
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