2. Each fuse protects a specific target (or multiple chains). These circuits are marked on the fuse block housing.
3. The fuse box contains miniature fuses of the type "blades", which are easy to insert and remove without special tools. If a circuit malfunction occurs in the vehicle, first check the appropriate fuse. To check the fuses, turn on the ignition and check the voltage at one fuse terminal, then at the second terminal. If voltage is present in both cases, then the fuse is good. If voltage is present on only one fuse terminal, then the fuse is bad. The health of the fuse is easy to check after removing it, since the fuse has a transparent case. Inspect the wire running inside the fuse and make sure. that he is not melted (pic. 3.3).
4. Make sure the spare fuse is the same rating. Fuses of different ratings are interchangeable. however. fuses that have failed should only be replaced with fuses of the same rating. Installing fuses with a smaller or larger rating is not recommended. Each electrical circuit is designed for a certain maximum current. The rating of each fuse is indicated on the cover of the fuse box.
5. If the lured fuse blows immediately, this indicates a more serious circuit failure. Do not replace the fuse again until the problem is corrected. In most cases, the fault is due to a short circuit due to frayed wire insulation, or a defective component.
6. All vehicle models have a 100A main fuse that protects all circuits between the battery and the appropriate purpose fuse. If too much current is generated, the main fuse blows, protecting the vehicle's electrical wiring. The main fuse has a fusible metal strip that melts when overloaded. Before replacing the main fuse (which can be purchased from the dealer) disconnect the battery.
Warning. Your car radio has an anti-theft system. Please read the information at the beginning of this manual before disconnecting the battery.
The main fuse is located in the engine compartment fuse box. It is similar to the rest of the fuses and is replaced in the same way. Install a new fuse of the same rating as the old one. In other words, if your car had an 80A fuse, install an 80A fuse; if a 100A fuse was installed, install a 100A fuse. Do not change the main fuse!