200tq overheat problem

[Brett Dikeman]

On Aug 11, 2005, at 12:12 AM, KWSTURTZ wrote:

> So how then do i find the 'FUSABLE LINK" ?

Ah... assuming the fan does not run AT ALL,  and this is a 1989+ type  
44, it COULD be the linkage.

It is on the side of the driver's side suspension tower, back from  
the coolant reservoir.  It is a box (usually with the flap broken  
off) with a thin flat piece of metal connected across two screw  
terminals.

  You should get zero ohms across the terminals with a meter.   
Sometimes by spraying it with a bit of water or prodding it gently  
with a screwdriver the fan springs to life (if, say, the ignition is  
on and climate control is set to a mode with A/C) if the crack is  
barely visible.  Usually the crack is easily seen by close  
inspection.  The linkages cost barely a buck or two at the dealer- if  
it turns out you need a new one, buy 2.

I do not recall if the fuse is ground-side or not.  For best safety,  
disconnect the battery before "operating".  Also, NEVER replace the  
linkage with a piece of regular wire/metal stock.  If the fan seizes  
or there is a short anywhere and the fuse has been 'bypassed', you  
will at the very least have an electrical harness fire, possibly worse.

Brett
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