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Old 04-23-2008, 02:55 PM
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Originally Posted by GregZ View Post
Why isn't the fuse inline at the connector, seriously?
The fuse in the solenoid is a "thermal fuse" - if the compressor begins to lock up the clutch will slip, which will cause it to heat up. The heat melts the fuseable link and the clutch disengages - I don't think this fuse was designed to be a traditional current protection fuse.
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