keep blowing fuse #3 horn/brakes

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I had a similar problem with a different car.

The culprit was probably a stone that hit the horn's "+" wire, removing a
piece of the isolation.

So, everytime I was braking and hit the horn the fuse blew up. If I wasn't
braking, the wire did not touch the body to short circuit.

Take a look at the wires at the engine bay, and trace down any problem with a
multimeter.

Good luck,

Carlos.


>From: "scott thomas"
>To: quattro at audifans.com
>Subject: keep blowing fuse #3 horn/brakes
>Date: Mon, 30 Sep 2002 11:53:48 -0400
>
>I just replaced the fuse for the horn/brakes in my 200q for the
>second time. It blew while using the horn, I think the same happened
>last time. Anyhow, I use my horn all the time, but these two time the
>fuse blows. ANyone know why? I don't want to lose my brake light, nor
>do I want to stop blowing my horn (I'm an NYC-er).
>
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