Can the phone fan be turned off on the R18TC?

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I have used the phone on rare occasion, but would really like to turn it off.
 
Possibly fan won't activate if there are no devices paired? I can't say for sure but I don't think I've heard the fan kick in every time in hot conditions. This could explain why.
 
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Great tip. I have a soft plastic protector on my phone that almost seals the fan vent hole. This causes the fun to suck like a blocked vacuum cleaner. I think I’ll unplug it.
 
R12C-R18TC said:
Great tip. I have a soft plastic protector on my phone that almost seals the fan vent hole. This causes the fun to suck like a blocked vacuum cleaner. I think I’ll unplug it.
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Mine does this as well and I don’t run a phone case (brave, I know). When I pull my phone out I can feel the suction on it. I think this is operating as designed brother.
 
From the owner's manual:

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I've had my TC for about a week and a half... in that time it has been hot and I haven't seen the fan go off at all so far.
 
Scott Semone said:
The entire phone cradle can be lifted out of the designated space; you can simply disconnect the power to the small fan mounted on the backside of the phone cradle.
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Maybe folks can try adhering little rubber dots on the phone cradle's surface; this should allow for air flow between the phone and the cradle.

I lifted out my cradle yesterday, while trying to locate the auxiliary light's wire harness; the phone cradle lifts out pretty easily by pulling up from the top, holding onto the flip-down device. The cradle has two anchor points located at the bottom of the compartment closest to the seat.

My fan seems to work as it should, based on a thermostat; however, it's pretty straightforward in disconnecting the fan via the white connection in the attached picture.

To install the cradle back into the compartment; start with the bottom, by inserting the two anchor tabs into the two slots located in the bottom of the compartment space.
 

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Scott Semone said:
Maybe folks can try adhering little rubber dots on the phone cradle's surface; this should allow for air flow between the phone and the cradle.

I lifted out my cradle yesterday, while trying to locate the auxiliary light's wire harness; the phone cradle lifts out pretty easily by pulling up from the top, holding onto the flip-down device. The cradle has two anchor points located at the bottom of the compartment closest to the seat.

My fan seems to work as it should, based on a thermostat; however, it's pretty straightforward in disconnecting the fan via the white connection in the attached picture.

To install the cradle back into the compartment; start with the bottom, by inserting the two anchor tabs into the two slots located in the bottom of the compartment space.
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With the correct picture showing the white connector assembly.
 

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