RE: [DML] Re: overheating

["Scott Mueller" <scott.a.mueller@xxxx>]

Good observation.

It is a good idea to clean and tighten ALL of the electrical connectors,
including the fuses.
It seems that I have been able to repair failed electrical components by
just cleaning and tightening. An eraser or Rubber for you Brits, and some
spray contact cleaner does the trick for me. Don't forget about the ground
wires.


Scott Mueller
DMCNEWS 002981
DOA 5031

-----Original Message-----
From: jwit6@xxxx [mailto:jwit6@xxxx]
Sent: Saturday, October 27, 2001 12:55 PM
To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [DML] Re: overheating


> my electrical compartment - my fan fail jumper was melting and it
was
> super-hot. i unplugged it thinking it could start a fire, then
drove

During an inspection of my relay compartment I noticed that the spade
connector to the fan circuit breaker had gotten so hot sometime in
the past that it actually melted the black plastic surrounding the
spade connector. Upon inspection I found that the spade connector fit
so loosely on the circuit breaker that I surmised the voltage loss
across this loose connection was responsible for the heat build up. I
repaired the connector and all seems well. My general feeling is that
there are many loose spade connectors like this in the car. High
amperage connections would be especially prone to over heating. Best
to check them all. Some can be tightened up with a pair of needle
nose pliers. Others should just be replaced.




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