Date:         Wed, 3 Jul 2002 17:48:48 -0400
Reply-To:     David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
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From:         David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
Subject:      Re: 1984 Vanagon GL Wiper Fuse Problem
Comments: To: Eustace Gulliver <michael@FIGHTDOT.COM>
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At 04:28 PM 7/3/2002, Eustace Gulliver wrote:
>according to the current owner, continues to blow if he replaces
>it....  Any ideas on what might be causing this or...?

Either you have some sort of short to ground, or the fuse is wrong size
(should be 16 amp) or something (wipers, heater blower, rear defrost) is
drawing a lot more current than it should.  You need to get in there with
an ammeter (put it where the fuse would be) and see where the overload is.

>  Is it possible for me to simply hardwire the fuse open with wire
> etc?  Or is that just a really terrible novice type idea?

Er...yes.  The fuse is there to protect you and the rest of the wiring from
burning up.

>   Any and all info is appreciated


david


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