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Fuse

1. A circuit protection device that opens a circuit when the fusible element is severed by heat, due to an over current passing through it. 2. To join two pieces of metal by bonding them together.

Fuse Block

A box-like enclosure that contains the fuses and circuit breakers for the electrical circuits of a vehicle.

Fuse Link

A term used for fusible link.

Fuse Wire

1. Wire made of an alloy that melts at a low temperature. 2. A term used for fusible link.

Fusible Link

A type of fuse that will melt and open the protected circuit in the event of a short circuit, Most fusible links are actually wires four gauge sizes smaller than the wire of the circuit being protected, covered with a Hypolan insulation.

Fusion Welding

Any welding process that uses fusion of the base metal to make the weld.

FVCS

Fuel vapor canister solenoid.

FVCV

Fuel vapor canister valve.

FVS

Fuel vapor solenoid.

FWD

An acronym for Front Wheel Drive.

Fwd

See front-wheel-drive.

FYI

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