03-10-2004, 03:35 PM | #1 |
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Under-Hood Fuses
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Can anyone tell me how to get to the two fuses that make the ammeter work? I found some weird looking connectors up by the radiator support. I'm not even sure that they are the fuse holders. I tried twisting them and pulling on them but they don't want to cooperate, and I don't want to break them or pull the wires apart. So, I didn't get too rough with them. Thanks, T |
03-10-2004, 03:43 PM | #2 |
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They should come apart. Mine were so corroded, I replaced them with new ones from the parts store. Easy to find at any parts store.
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03-10-2004, 04:04 PM | #3 |
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mine were tough to get part as well ... once mine finally broke free they made a loud "POP" of vacuum .... maybe alittle oil might help loosin' them up .... they hold 4 amp fuses in case you didnt already know
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03-10-2004, 04:56 PM | #4 |
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OK But, do you just pull them apart or do you twist them?
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03-10-2004, 05:00 PM | #5 | |
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03-10-2004, 05:53 PM | #6 |
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After I got my first one apart, it was pretty ugly looking inside. I just cut both of them out and replaced them with new fuse holders. In fact, I recommend doing that because then you will have the same length fuses as you do for everything else. The fuse holders for the ammeter are the really short ones.
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03-10-2004, 05:57 PM | #7 |
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I used a pair of needle nose pliers to squeeze the middle to break the fuse.Once the fuse was broke,it came apart and then I could dig the ends out.a little electical grease to put it back together.
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03-11-2004, 08:50 AM | #8 |
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Thanks! I'll try to get it done tonight.
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