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Benzini

Member Since: 26 Apr 2014
Location: Sleaford
Posts: 10

Fuses

so taking a look at my fuses for the first time today and I notice that some of them don't look so good. I also notice that a lot of them don't match the panel specifics (lid). Will mine be different due to running a different motor?

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30th Apr 2014 6:55pm

K9F

Member Since: 12 Nov 2009
Location: Bournemouth
Posts: 9610

2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey

Being an electrician I can categorically state the third one down on the left is definately 'a bit dodgy.' My advice would be to change it sharpish.

I would seriously consider ripping the fuseboard out and replacing with a Blue Sea. Time for a safe upgrade I think.

For example:

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Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!!

Last edited by K9F on 30th Apr 2014 7:00pm. Edited 1 time in total

30th Apr 2014 6:57pm

ericvv

Member Since: 02 Jun 2011
Location: Near the Jet d'Eau
Posts: 5816

2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SVX Station Wagon Santorini Black

^^ Yes, it looks like it may take a 10KV extended period short before it will blow........... eventually.

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30th Apr 2014 7:00pm

Benzini

Member Since: 26 Apr 2014
Location: Sleaford
Posts: 10

haha my thoughts as well.
Should I match them all as close to the lid specifics? I'm not running a Landrover motor though and wondered if this would alter the fact.

30th Apr 2014 7:00pm

K9F

Member Since: 12 Nov 2009
Location: Bournemouth
Posts: 9610

When you state you're not running a Land Rover motor I am unsure exactly what you mean. Presumably the circuits/systems being supplied are the same?
Stick to ratings as close to the original and you won't go far wrong. Certainly better than what you've got at the moment which is seriously suspect and unsafe in my view. If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!

Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!!

30th Apr 2014 7:03pm

Benzini

Member Since: 26 Apr 2014
Location: Sleaford
Posts: 10

Best I don't share with you the other wiring issues on the truck!

Thanks for your advice. Having not been in this country very long, are mobile auto elecs very common? Need one out to change a lot of the dash wiring.

30th Apr 2014 7:10pm

K9F

Member Since: 12 Nov 2009
Location: Bournemouth
Posts: 9610

Yes they are but at a premium. I'm in the wrong job I think sometimes.

If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!

Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!!

30th Apr 2014 7:31pm

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