Bad Fusible Link Symptoms: 7 Failure Signs

[@Duchess1285]

Ok, my 2002 Toyota Tundra keeps draining my battery, I didn't have a single light in my dash. I charged my battery went to Auto Zone and they couldn't tested because the battery was too low. I'm a 65 yo woman and I used to work on my own 66 GTO but these newer cars are to hard for me to understand. So I didn't have any lights on in my dash, is it the visible link or one of the other fuses?

[@richd7468]

I replacedmy battery first, then my fusible link and alternator on my 2008 4runner. Car starts but no electrical components work such as ac, radio, power windows, lift gate and will not shift out of park. Wondering if it is my ecm?

[@TheTracyJo]

Can you explain how a fusible link would fail, other than blowing as intended? I've never seen one do anything except blow; they are, after all, a fuse. If there is a bad connection, that is a mechanical issue, not a "bad" fusible link. Can you explain how you justify your post?

[@HonestMechanicChannel]

Hi, A fusible link can fail due to corrosion or physical damage, causing it to degrade or break down over time. This can result in intermittent electrical issues or a complete failure of the circuit, even without "blowing" as intended. These issues can be mistaken for a "bad" fusible link. Thanks for watching!

[@blackyboi2885]

translation..fusible links are serious money makers for car dealerships because most people have no skills to deal with all these weird problems caused by manufactures building these troublesome things into vehicles.