STILL blowing fuses

[Kneale Brownson]

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At 12:11 AM 05/17/2002 -0400, Brett Dikeman wrote:


>Nope, the 5000's don't have the fusible link.  It is debatable how
>worthwhile it really is, however.  You rarely hear of a seized fan,
>but about 1-2 people per spring on the 200q20v list have this fuse
>break from corrosion(usually because the cover breaks off) and then
>cause a boil-over when temps get warm enough that the car can't keep
>cool enough without the fan.
>
>   Given the seriousness of that fuse, Audi should have implemented a
>supervisory circuit.  Actually, there's a darn fine idea, if I do say
>so myself...the level switch for the coolant tank is conveniently
>inches from right there, and I bet you could make a little relay that
>went in parallel with the fuse, and closed that circuit it if the
>fuse blew or corroded.  Sweet!
>
>Anybody interested in such a widget?  I'd be happy to try and whip
>something up.  Obviously applies only to those who have said fuse
>setup on their car...

Couldn't you just turn on the key with HVAC set to "auto"  when you're
going to open the hood to check the oil?  Fan should come on, shouldn't it?
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