1987 Ford Taurus "bi metal fuse" Questions

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bi-metallic strip that actually completes the circuit and makes the clicking sound.make sure you have found the signal flasher and not the hazard flasher as they look the same.with the hazard flashers

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always cool....why doesnt the heat come thru when Im idling? Possible causes: 1. Fuse blown 2. Heating element broken 3. Electrical Connection (back of lighter assy) 4. Bi-metal tabs bent out of shape

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...to give it a chance to heat the bi-metal strip. I assume you have checked the fuses....visually or with a test ligth on both sides of the fuse holder or the contact points on the top of spade

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...bi-metal spring. Bend the spring so the contact gap is 3.5mm. If the fault re-occurs you'll need to fit the later,modified type. The CDL fault is probably a separate issue. Either broken wires going ...

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...bi metalic strip straightens and it makes the contact again. This is the box that makes the clicking noise you hear when the indicator is turned on. Its sounds like you need a new one. May be under ...

fuse for my turn signal Circuit ProtectionFuses/ Circuit BreakersFlashers are serviced as part of the lighting control module. (Special police packages have flasher units and relays in the trunk relay

...vs the Bi Metal Resistance function. so it will perform the ultra light load of LED,s and will also perform mixed load function ( LED's and Incandescent lamps on the same circuit ) Happy

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...bi-metal strip (heat activated) style that you have now changes speed with the number of lights on it so are replaced with electronic flashers when towing a trailer. Look for the flashers under your ...

...a fuse but have a metal body where a fuse has a plastic see thru body. Severe over loading will damage the bi metal reed resulting in no reset. The age of your vehicle warrants replacing the ...

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