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Glow plug fusible link on firewall
by
farkman
on 15 Sep, 2004 14:06
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Hey guys
This morning my car took longer to start than normal. When I got home, I checked that little fusible link that is on the firewall and found that it was broken. I was wondering if I could use a small piece of brass shim stock instead because it's the only metal I have which is really thin. Would this work or should I get the proper fuse.
Thanks
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#1
by
RedRotors
on 15 Sep, 2004 18:34
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You should get the right fuse for it.. It cost a few coins at the stealer..
Marc/
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#2
by
Jetta Jockey
on 16 Sep, 2004 04:21
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When the fusible link broke on my car, I moved the wire over to the other side's terminal ( :shock: not a recommended longterm fix :shock: ) until I got a new one and a spare at my local VW specialty parts haus.
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#3
by
farkman
on 16 Sep, 2004 04:33
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Thank for the responses guys. I put a small piece of .010 brass shim stock on yesterday and the problem was fixed. I'll go to the dealership next week some time and pick up a few proper fuses.
Peter
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#4
by
DieselsRcool
on 16 Sep, 2004 09:58
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This fuse being blown may be an indication of a bad glowplug. Just keep this in mind if it starts harder than usual when cold.
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#5
by
farkman
on 16 Sep, 2004 13:20
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DieselsRcool
The fuse wasn't blown, it just broke in half. It was corroded which probably weakened it, so I think that's why it broke.
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#6
by
fspGTD
on 16 Sep, 2004 15:33
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Make sure you've got washers between the glow plug fuse and it's hold-down bolts. Otherwise when you tighten the hold-down bolt, it twists the thin delicate fuse material, which can cause it to crack.
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#7
by
VWRacer
on 16 Sep, 2004 16:20
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Otherwise when you tighten the hold-down bolt, it twists the thin delicate fuse material, which can cause it to crack.
Sounds like the voice of experience... :wink:
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#8
by
farkman
on 16 Sep, 2004 17:07
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fspGTD
I got washers between the bolts and the fuse. I sanded the washers as well, because they were corroded, to make sure there was a good connection.