200tq overheat problem
KWSTURTZ
syfer at mindspring.com
Thu Aug 11 00:12:38 EDT 2005
Brett Dikeman wrote:
>
> On Aug 10, 2005, at 1:56 AM, KWSTURTZ wrote:
>
>>
>> Does it have 3 wires attached with screws and nuts (posts) and is as
>> wide as cigerette pack but about 2 times as long ?
>
>
> Yes. I believe it's also bright blue, if clean? Been a long time
> since I looked in there, but yes, that's the appearance.
>
> Failure of the resistor pack is exceptionally rare. If the fan
> doesn't work at all, especially on a 1989 or later car, the fusable
> link is the first suspect for "it overheats when I get into traffic,
> it's fine on the highway". Keep in mind a common failure is a
> hairline crack which self-welds itself, breaks, self-welds, etc.
>
> Brett
So how then do i find the 'FUSABLE LINK" ?
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