This project describes an electronics scheme for a custom low-side switch to run an arbitrary 12 V fan on a TM Racing 300 EN Fi MY2021 enduro motorcycle, using the bike's original fan connector.
Project file:
TM_fan_driver.eprj(open with EasyEDA Pro)
The bike fan connector provides:
+12VGNDSwitching signal
Signal behavior:
2.4 V= fan OFF0 V= fan ON
The circuit lets you:
- Keep compatibility with the stock bike control logic
- Drive a non-stock (arbitrary) 12 V fan
- Use a robust low-side switching stage suitable for automotive/electrical noise conditions
A low-side switch controls the fan by switching the fan negative terminal to ground:
- Fan positive is connected to bike
+12V. - Fan negative is connected to the output of the low-side switch.
- The low-side switch references bike
GND. - The bike control signal (
2.4 VOFF,0 VON) is conditioned/inverted as needed to drive the low-side transistor/MOSFET correctly.
- Bike
+12V-> Fan+ - Bike
GND-> DriverGND(and common ground) - Bike
Switching signal-> DriverSignal input - Driver
Switched output-> Fan-
- Ensure all grounds are common.
- Use components rated for automotive transients and fan startup current.
- Add flyback/transient protection for inductive load behavior and wiring harness noise.
- Validate thermal performance of the switching device at maximum fan current.
- Confirm connector pinout on the motorcycle harness.
- Measure control signal: around
2.4 Vwhen OFF,0 Vwhen ON. - Verify fan turns on only when signal is ON (
0 V). - Check voltage drop and switch temperature under continuous operation.
Use at your own risk. Verify wiring and electrical ratings before connecting to the motorcycle harness.