[200q20v] Running Hot

[Gary Martin]

Both the box and fuse are very inexpensive from Audi dealer.

Gary
91 200TQA
94 UrS4

----- Original Message -----
From: "RICHARD MEZIC" <rmezic at keyspanenergy.com>
To: "200q20v Submission" <200q20v at audifans.com>
Sent: Thursday, September 13, 2001 11:38 AM
Subject: [200q20v] Running Hot


> Thanks to everyone that responded to my recent e-mail about my 200q20v
wagon
> running hot.  And the answer is...
>
> The fusible link! (for those keeping score at home) :).
>
> I started out by checking the fan.  I disconnected it from the harness and
> powered it directly with jumper cables.  Next step was the fusible link.
It
> looked OK but I wanted to take it apart to clean off the surface corrosion
> and it crumbled in my hands.
>
> The inevitable next question - where's a good source for a new fusible
link?
> Does it come with the whole black mounting box?  Or should I go with a
> generic part from the local FLAPS?  What have other people done?  Somebody
> posted recently that they used a Ford or GM part.  Can I replace it with
an
> inline heavy-duty fuse holder?
>
> -RJM-
>
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