Re: fan problem update

[Huw Powell <human@nh.ultranet.com>]

> I'm guessing that the fact that the fan connector keeps melting means that
> a) this is a poor design or b) the fan is on its way out and is drawing
> too much current.  Thoughts?

making "good" connections will go along way to preserving connector
life.  Keep them clean, add dielectric grease, and there will be a very
low resistance connection.  If the connector is dirty, corroded, loose,
etc (poor qual. crimp ons, etc) the reistance will generate unnecessary
heat, which makes the connection worse, melts the plastic, etc., and a
vicious cycle is started.

If you can find a good condition pigtail, soldering and heatshrinking it
on should fix the problem, along with treating the connection as I say
above.

funny that the guy hosting the "aufifans" group shuld have an "Audi fan"
problem...

-- 
Huw Powell

http://www.humanspeakers.com/audi/

82 Audi Coupe; 84 4kq; 85 Coupe GT