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What is a fuseable Link and what do I need to ask for at auto part store to get one

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There are 2 types of fusible links. One is a wire and the other is more like a fuse (a short wire in a small box with a clear window. They are used to protect high current components. I see you have a couple of the old style wire types in your starter circuit. Tell the parts guy which one you need--is it starter to battery or starter to alternator, etc. There is no amperage specified on the diagram, but the parts chain may have better info on what you will need. I have pasted examples below.

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Normally its just a fuse although the correct defination of a fusable link is a strip type fuse of alloy ,but only see this on earlier VW cars

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https://www.toyotanation.com/threads/help-need-to-replace-120a-main-fuseable-link.389519/
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