Re: [DML] Re: Fuses

["DMC Joe" <dmcjoe@xxxx>]

Jim,

The No. 7 fuse circuit, which protects several items in both the fuel
delivery and emissions circuits, has a design flaw that causes the fuse and
fuse holder connection to overheat. If not routinely maintained meltdown of
this component is eminent.

I suggest one simple and inexpensive fix; install a heavy duty fuse holder
and fuse to substitute for the factory design. A heavy duty fuse holder and
solid electrical connections are necessary to ensure a reliable and trouble
free circuit.

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DMC Joe
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----- Original Message -----
From: Jim Reeve <ultra@xxxx>
To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, November 29, 2000 11:41 AM
Subject: [DML] Re: Fuses


> This leaves me with a curious question. I know that fuse #7 (20amp)
> has a tendency to melt in a lot of cars. I even had the unfortunate
> experience of rideing in a D when it's #7 did the same thing.
> However, the previous owner of my D replaced the 20amp fuse in #7
> with a 10amp. I have felt this fuse after driving and it was warm,
> but not hot. So far I have driven the car for 3 months about about
> 4000 miles without a problem. The car is in storage now, but should
> I replace the #7 with a 20amp or leave it at the 10amp? I am just
> thinking I could prevent a melt and just let it blow if the power
> flow gets too high. What do you think?
>
> Jim Reeve
> -6960