Elise s2 radiator fans

[Hicksy182]

Hi all,

I have a 2004 111s with an upgraded radiator (purchased by previous owner), and have started to notice that when in hot conditions whilst stationary the car is getting up to temps above 100 degrees.

I started to switch off the car whilst stuck in traffic but wanted to find out if there is a fix for this. There is no fan fitted above the radiator so I wondered if there is one below it? And perhaps it has stops working.

I also was looking at if a top mounted one could be fitted within the small gap between the clam and radiator. Any thoughts and recommendations?

Trying to find out if this is a common problem and if it can be fixed.

Thanks

[Captain Muppet]

The fan is fitted below the radiator and on my S1 it turns on at something like 105 degrees and turns off at 9-something.

So the behaviour you're noticing may just be entirely normal and not a problem at all.

[Platinum]

The fan(s) should come on at 103deg and turn off when the temperature gets down to 96deg. I believe you can disconnect a sensor to test if the fan(s) work (edit: link to SELOC thread http://arc.seloc.org/viewthread.php?tid=123502&amp... .)

Hopefully the previous owner fitted new fans when the radiator was changed.

Edited by Platinum on Tuesday 16th July 21:52

[kambites]

As above, anything up to about 105 is normal. If it gets above about 105 and the fan hasn't fired up, something is wrong; otherwise it's perfectly normal.

[mr2mk1g]

There should be a pair of fans on an 04 111s. Easy to tell if they're on as you can hear them and very easily feel the movement of air they cause by putting your hand over the air vents.

[Scoop24]

The fan's don't come on very often, so can frequently get corroded and lock. You can make sure they turn freely by feeling through the front grill and using a pencil or similar to make sure they spin (obviously with the engine off). It's a clam off job to repace, but only about £50 per fan.

[Flipatron]

Scoop24 said:

The fan's don't come on very often, so can frequently get corroded and lock. You can make sure they turn freely by feeling through the front grill and using a pencil or similar to make sure they spin (obviously with the engine off). It's a clam off job to repace, but only about £50 per fan.

Replaced mine with the clam on

[Scoop24]

Flipatron said:

Scoop24 said:

The fan's don't come on very often, so can frequently get corroded and lock. You can make sure they turn freely by feeling through the front grill and using a pencil or similar to make sure they spin (obviously with the engine off). It's a clam off job to repace, but only about £50 per fan.

Replaced mine with the clam on

On an s2.? Most definately not possible on the 111r, and i would think rather unlikely on a 111s.

[Pageee]

How how how?
I need to replace mine on my 111S.. Is this possible with clam on, I was led to believe not...?!

[simpo555]

On my Elise R the fans cut in at an indicated 106°C. They deteriorate with time and 'intermittent' use. Mine lived outside and I would imagine that this didn't help, particularly during the winter months. For people buying, to me it's a must check item. Winter sellers have an advantage as it doesn't always spring to mind as something to look out for. I was always advised it's a clam off repair.

[RobTurf]

Flipatron said:

Replaced mine with the clam on

Hi,

I'm looking to do the same thing - how did you manage to do this without removing the clam? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Rob