As the blades on the fuses age they collect corrosion or dirt. That reduces the conductive area of the blade and as the area of conductivity gets smaller it creates resistance which builds heat. You can clean all the Blades occasionaly or simply install new fuses. Bruce Benson > You aren't the first person I have heard mention replacing all of the fuses. > Why do some recommended this? Fuses are not wearable items. > > Greg To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/