Fan wont run on Quad, will if bench tested

[jimmy7120]

Like the title says, I have an 06 450 kicker that the fan will not work on the quad, I have tried taking off the wire that plugs into the thermostat and grounding it, but it doesn't come on.

I took the fan off today and hooked it up to a 10volt charge and the fan worked great... any ideas why this could be happening.

The only thing I can think of was when I tried to ground the wire initially I had it touching the stock factory painted top frame rail, and maybe it was not getting a good enough ground. I think maybe if I just ground the wire on the coil for the spark plug it should work. Or is there anything else I should look for. Thanks for reading and any help...
James

[andrew450r]

Did you remove your key?

[raw67]

I have an 05 and mine is wired to one of the bolts that holds the coil and I haven't had any problems. If its not working and the fan is definately good then you don't have a good ground.....

[jimmy7120]

The key is still on the quad. I am going to try to ground the wire to the coil and see if it works, if not I will let you guys know.

[jimmy7120]

Well I got it figured out today, I was not getting a good ground on the wire. I grounded the wire off the themostat to the coil for the sparkplug and now the fan runs when the quad is on.

Thanks for the help.