There are some good news and some bad news. A parts dealer in Virginia
Beach, VA identified the part as an after-market "circuit breaker" for the
cooling fans. This was apparently installed by many dealers as a recommended
fix by the factory to the problem of frequent blown fuses. This is the
reason it does not show on any of the wiring diagrams that I have seen. the
bad news is that I have not been able to locate a replacement. You should
consider yourself lucky since some people have two of the similarly fried
pieces (lucky me). Alternatives are, replace with a fuse or straight wire
across. The latter chances frying the (MUCH)more expensive fan motors.
If anyone has located suitable replacements, I would appreciate any
information on a source.
Phil Kadala
Wilmington, NC
2 - 79 B's
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