nah well maybe for now, but i wouldn't do it permanently mate
got a consult adaptor and software available? if so, slap it on and check the water temp reading - the water temp sensor might be reading a low level constantly even though the gauge is showing hot (there are two separate sensors, one for the gauage and one for the ecu) - so not only would it not turn the fans on, but it may constantly be running extra rich due to thinking it hasn't warmed up properly.