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Re: [T3] the mystery deepens


Okay, here's my 2ยข.  Corrosion can build up between the fuse and spring
clips that hold it in, intermittently preventing current flow.  Sometimes
they test good on both sides with the test light and sometimes not.  I had a
helluva time once trying to figure out why my wipers only worked when they
wanted to.   I looked at all the fuses and they were good with no apparent
corrosion on the contacts, so I left them alone.  But then I rotated them in
there spring clips and magically the wipers started working again.  Damn
corrosion.  Anyway give that shot.  If you find that to be the case (or even
if it isn't) it would be a good idea to clean the fuses with a soft wire
brush or light sand paper and apply a _light_ coat of contact grease or even
petroleum jelly (like they do on battery contact to prevent the same
corrosion).

Good luck,
Freddie Lochner

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