Re. Weird urq behavior

[Tony Hoffman]

I'll second the remarks on relaying things. I always relay my lights
and fuel pump as soon as I get a "new" car. And, mine are all the
newer style fusebox equiped 85-87 4000 Quattro's. I have three
currently.

Tony


> and more importantly the fuel-pump, then I'd do that now.  Fix the meltdown problem that
> happens due to inadequate wiring to the fuel pump and only use that wire to trigger a
> relay on.  The relay will carry the load using higher guage wiring for a very short
> distance - under seat from Battery + to the pump.
>
> Similarly, relay headlights if you haven't already.  This  does not likely have anything
> to do with the cutout problem, but will be a problem that melts the light switch and
> terminals at the fusebox.  This will also improve lighting, even if you don't add higher
> wattage lighting.
>
> Relaying the fuel pump, ignition and headlights will pretty much eliminate any need to
> convert to the newer style fuse box.  Even if the car has the newer style fusebox, the
> relaying still needs to be done!