Hello!

I"m in the process of removing the old car phone setup that was in my car. In this, I came across a problem. One wire goes into the fuse block, and I opened up the hatch to find that the fuse for the ACC blower motor and for the a/c compressor is partially melted. THis isn't the first time it has happened; last time, I just put a different fuse in thinking that it was an old fuse. That was about a month ago. The fuse is physically shorter than usual, and there is some ash around it. I'm using those plastic fuses like what were original.

I'm using the 25 amp fuse that is spec'ed, so I'm thinking that something's wrong...yet everything seems to be working properly. Any thoughts on where to look?

Thanks in advance!

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2001 VW Jetta TDI, 5 speed, daily driver
1991 Ford F-350, work in progress
1984 Ford F-250 4x4, 6.9l turbo diesel, 5 speed manual
Previous oilburners: 1980 IH Scout, 1984 E-350, 1985 M-B 300D, 1979 M-B 300SD, 1983 M-B 300D
Spark-free since 1999

This is common, do a search and you will find directions to replace that fuse by running a jumper wire and a 30 amp blade fuse holder. I need to do mine also and I have looked at the instructions on the c.d. but just not got around to it.
Jerryb

When I had my W123, I had exactly the same problem. The plastic fuse would slowly melt away after about 15 to 20 hours of use with the AC on.

Performance Products sells a replacement cable with the 30 amp fuse built in. Unfortunately, you need to get to the underside of the fuse box to unscrew the terminals and screw in the eyes that are on the new cable. Not a project for large men with big fingers and old sore backs. After the screw drops into your only good eye a couple of times, you eventually get it to go.

After installation, the problem is permanently eliminated. There is no longer a fuse inside the fuse box.

Brian Carlton