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Originally Posted by 08ShadowRunner
I think the distance from the fuse also played a part combined with the cold temps. Since it's the heat generated from the short that blows the fuse, the long distance combined with the cold wires didn't allow the required heat to blow it. It could have also been an intermittent short due to vibrations from driving.  |
Possible. Very good thought. :-) The distance shouldn't be a major factor though. Granted colder temps does increase resistance. We have several circuits coming through that flex point. You can see that the higher gauge wire was bare then broke. The vibration of driving did exactly what you said. short no short.. Thus creating the resistance to melt the insulation off the wires as it melted into other wires and circuits.
I am glad the OP caught it before it got any worse. Its rare, but can happen..:-(
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