Author Topic: Glow Plug Fusable Link Alternative ? Help (Read 2785 times)

BioDieselVW · « **on:** October 09, 2006, 08:58:19 am »

I remember reading on here about some one using a breaker switch in place of the thin metal fusable link for the glow plugs. Can this be safely done? What size breaker would be used? amps? Thanks

veeman · « **Reply #1 on:** October 09, 2006, 11:16:33 am »

I believe the fuse strip on my TD is 50 amps, but I'm not sure if they're all the same from model to model. I think I paid about a $1 each for the fuses that I got locally... Are you having issues with that fuse blowing?

jtanguay · « **Reply #2 on:** October 09, 2006, 11:35:08 am »

can you get 12v breakers??? @ 50 amps?

zagarus · « **Reply #3 on:** October 09, 2006, 12:46:41 pm »

i sure got one

BioDieselVW · « **Reply #4 on:** October 09, 2006, 01:14:17 pm »

today was the first time the fuse wnt bad on me. I was considering alternatives because my VW shop is closed on mondays and i thought it would be cool to be able to just reset it if it happened again.

So is 50 amps what would be used?

zagarus · « **Reply #5 on:** October 09, 2006, 02:42:19 pm »

yep 50 amp.

wyldman · « **Reply #6 on:** October 10, 2006, 09:16:19 pm »

Stereo shops should have HD resetable breakers.I think it's overkill though.it's so easy to change,just carry a spare or two.

A piece of 14-16 ga wire can be used in a pinch.You can even jump it with anything metal,just be prepared if there is a short,it may get hot.

HarryMann · « **Reply #7 on:** October 12, 2006, 01:08:35 am »

.. and if your shop runs out of 50 amp ones, they'll likely have 80 amp ones too to get you out of a spot. Just like carrying a spare bulb or fusebox fuse with you. Don't stress or twist it when installing and it'll last for years.