by cselby@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
May 1, 2008 at 02:54 PM
On Thu, 1 May 2008 04:03:36 -0400, "Logic316"
<Logic316@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
>
>Hi folks,
>
>I have a 1994 Dodge Stealth, and the wiring harness in my driver's side
door
>shorted out causing the 30 amp fusible link for the power windows to
blow. I
>don't have any replacement fusible links, so I used a 30 amp fuse instead
(I
>cut notches in the fuse leads so it would fit the fusible link holder
>terminals). Can I just leave the fuse in and use that, or can that cause
>problems and should I order a fusible link instead? Is there really any
>functional difference between the two parts?
>Thanks!
>
>Logic316
All the north american auto makers sit around a table and decide
whether to spend a nickel or spend a dime. They most often spend the
nickel and you get fusible links instead of the 'expensive' fuse and
fuse block. Asian car makers do the same thing and usually spend the
dime.
Fusible link or fuse both do the same thing allegedly. My Chrysler
van burnt up a few wires before that link let go. I have replaced
all the links on my car with a large fuse block with easily
replaceable fuses.
P
