At 4:59 PM 07/17/95, "Dan Houg" <fairwind@northernnet.com> wrote:
>I know this sounds *really* basic, almost to the point of insulting
>but DO check the fuse for the fan circuit.  i dealt with overheating

        On my old Motorcycle I spent several weeks trying to figure out the
intermittent operation of my engine. First thing I did was look at the
fuses. Replaced coils, computer, etc., to no avail. Finally, after about
$300 worth of (used!) parts, I thought maybe the connection behind the fuse
box was toast. So I pulled the fuse, and it came apart in my hand. The fuse
had rusted and the connection was intermittent, but the metal part inside
the glass was still intact. I know this isn't very useful for a VW, since
we use the euorpean type fuses, but a similar type of problem could
conceivably occur. I guess this post might save someone a few bucks
sometime.

Peace,
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