I’m a big fan of standalone style tech and solid electronics, but I’ll start by saying this. My Mine’s flashed VVTI oem ECU on my 2JZ GTE has been flawless. Cold starts are easy, drivability is consistent, and the A C works exactly when I want it. So this wasn’t a fix the ECU situation at all.
This was about bringing modern fan control to my Supra and getting rid of old school compromises.
Over time I tried a bunch of setups.
IS300 fans
SPAL brushed combo 30103202 and 30101522 on IS300 shroud.
Ford Taurus 2 speed (Dorman 620-101)
Volvo 850 2 speed brushed plus SPAL 30101522 for A C duties on ford windstar shroud
The problem wasn’t cooling performance. It was electrical load and complexity. Even with a 150 amp alternator from a Sequoia, my alternator kept taking a hit from brushed fan inrush and the overall current draw. Plus, the relay jungle and wiring rats nest just kept growing with every revision.
What I needed was simple.
Soft start behavior to reduce inrush and strain
Proper brushless fan control with PWM done right
Fewer relays, less wiring, cleaner system
Something that feels modern and OEM plus, not a science project
I’m honestly glad I stumbled on this controller on eBay and ended up buying it here. The Widget Man FPMv02 is basically the standard in standalone fan controllers for running brushless fans correctly, and it finally let me build the fan system I wanted in the first place. after a few hiccups because of my own ignorance (Read the instructions and the FAQ!) Not to mention, communication was spot on, quick replies from the team- I communicated with Gene and now I got Smooth ramps, stable control, and a much cleaner install.
If you’re tired of relays, huge current spikes, and messy wiring, and you’re stepping into brushless fans, this is the direction to go.
