OEX Thermatic Fan Switch OES Europe OFS79

The OEX Thermatic Fan Switch OES Europe is a switch for electric thermo fan control, supplied as one each under part number OFS79. It sits within the electrical parts and engine management range, and is identified in the listing as a Fuelmiser Radiator Fan Switch.

This item is intended to control the operation of the electric thermo fan(s), which makes the part number and application details important when matching it to a vehicle. The listed brand is OEX, and the product is supplied with a two year warranty.

The fitment information provided includes Holden Vectra applications, with sample coverage shown for 1997 through 2003 models. Because thermo fan switches are application-sensitive, the exact vehicle match should be confirmed against the part number OFS79 before purchase.

Key Features

• Controls operation of electric thermo fan(s).
• Listed as an OEX Thermatic Fan Switch OES Europe.
• Part number: OFS79.
• Supplied as each.
• Covered by a two year warranty.
• Associated with Fuelmiser radiator fan switch range.

Specifications

• Brand: OEX.
• Product type: Switch.
• Product group: Electrical Parts.
• Product group 2: Engine Management.
• Unit of measure: Each.
• Part number: OFS79.
• Warranty: Two years.
• Description: OEX Thermatic Fan Switch OES Europe.

Fitment Information

• Holden Vectra.
• Holden Vectra 1997.
• Holden Vectra 1998.
• Holden Vectra 1999.
• Holden Vectra 2000.
• Holden Vectra 2001.
• Holden Vectra 2002.
• Holden Vectra 2003.

Application and Buying Notes

Thermo fan switches are chosen by application, not just by appearance, so the key reference here is part number OFS79 together with the vehicle details shown for Holden Vectra. If your vehicle is not in that application group, do not assume it will suit without checking the exact switch specification.

The listed function is to control the electric thermo fan(s), which means correct operation depends on the right switching characteristics for the cooling system. That makes it important to compare the existing switch details, connector style if visible on the vehicle, and the application notes before ordering.

This item is sold as one each and carries a two year warranty, which gives a clear buying reference for workshop or retail replacement work. The product is also identified under the OEX and Fuelmiser names in the listing, but the practical check remains the same: match OFS79 to the vehicle application before fitting.

If you are replacing a failed fan switch, it is sensible to verify the old part number, confirm the vehicle model and year, and make sure the cooling fan system is the same configuration as the one listed. That approach is the safest way to avoid a mismatch on an electrical control part.

Because this is an engine management electrical part, installation quality matters. A correct match should allow the thermo fan circuit to be controlled as intended, but the part still needs to suit the vehicle’s original arrangement, so confirm the application rather than relying on general Holden Vectra coverage alone.

Before supply, the safest approach is to confirm the original unit details against the listed part number, voltage, output rating, mounting arrangement, and pulley configuration. That checking process is standard practice in the parts trade because visually similar units can still differ in service-critical ways.

For workshop, fleet, and equipment applications, accurate identification of part number OFS79 helps avoid unnecessary freight, additional labour, and vehicle or machine downtime. Where the application is not straightforward, the original unit, OEM reference, or workshop records should be used as the primary confirmation point.

Relevant published details for this unit include Type SWITCH, Unit of Measure EACH, Warranty Two Years, Product Group 1 ELECTRICAL PARTS, Part No. OFS79, Brand OEX, Description OEX Thermatic Fan Switch OES Europe, Product Group 2 ENGINE MANAGEMENT.

OEX Thermatic Fan Switch OES Europe. Part number OFS79 should be checked first. These details form the core reference points used by parts interpreters when confirming the correct replacement.

For part number OFS79, the normal identification sequence is part number, electrical rating, mounting arrangement, connector or terminal style, and pulley or drive details. Using those checkpoints helps confirm that the listed unit matches the service requirement rather than only looking similar.

For a switch in workshop, fleet, trade, agricultural, or construction service, the listed electrical specification should be checked carefully. Incorrect selection can affect installation time, return freight, and equipment availability.

Available application references include HOLDEN VECTRA, HOLDEN VECTRA 1997, HOLDEN VECTRA 1998, HOLDEN VECTRA 1999. Even with application listings, final confirmation should still be based on the exact unit being replaced and the service requirements of the vehicle or machine.

Compatibility note: Please confirm fitment using part number OFS79 and the listed Holden Vectra application details before ordering. If your vehicle, year, or fan control arrangement differs, check the existing part and vehicle specifications carefully.

FAQ

What is this part used for?

It is a thermatic fan switch designed to control the operation of electric thermo fan(s). For this listing, part number OFS79 is the main reference point. Published fitment references include HOLDEN VECTRA, HOLDEN VECTRA 1997, HOLDEN VECTRA 1998. These details should still be checked against the original unit before ordering.

What is the part number?

The listed part number is OFS79. For this listing, part number OFS79 is the main reference point. Published fitment references include HOLDEN VECTRA, HOLDEN VECTRA 1997, HOLDEN VECTRA 1998. These details should still be checked against the original unit before ordering.

Which brand is it?

The brand listed is OEX. For this listing, part number OFS79 is the main reference point. Published fitment references include HOLDEN VECTRA, HOLDEN VECTRA 1997, HOLDEN VECTRA 1998. These details should still be checked against the original unit before ordering.

What vehicles are shown in the fitment information?

The supplied fitment information shows Holden Vectra applications, with sample years from 1997 through 2003. For this listing, part number OFS79 is the main reference point. Published fitment references include HOLDEN VECTRA, HOLDEN VECTRA 1997, HOLDEN VECTRA 1998. These details should still be checked against the original unit before ordering.

What warranty is listed?

A two year warranty is listed for this part. For this listing, part number OFS79 is the main reference point. Published fitment references include HOLDEN VECTRA, HOLDEN VECTRA 1997, HOLDEN VECTRA 1998. These details should still be checked against the original unit before ordering.

How is it supplied?

It is supplied as each, meaning one switch per unit ordered. For this listing, part number OFS79 is the main reference point. Published fitment references include HOLDEN VECTRA, HOLDEN VECTRA 1997, HOLDEN VECTRA 1998. These details should still be checked against the original unit before ordering.