Fuse box replacement
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Trailering
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Fuse box replacement
I was doing some work on my truck today when I realized that one of the slots on my dash fuse box was completely melted out. I assume the previous owner put a fuse in there that was rated higher than what he should have. I can remember the number but it is the top left slot. I noticed that it is affecting my wiper fuse as well, as my wipers usually do not work properly but if I push on the fuse, which is directly below the melted slot, the wipers and spray work perfectly.
I have a spare truck I can pull parts from, I'm wondering what it takes to replace the entire fuse panel.
I have a spare truck I can pull parts from, I'm wondering what it takes to replace the entire fuse panel.
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Swapping the whole box is a CHORE, having to solder and shrink every wire. It's most likely the blower motor fuse that melted.
I would pull the wires out the back, do an inline fuse, and add a relay for the blower motor in the engine bay where the stock wires just trip the relay. The speed is off the ground side so it'll all still work.
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Trailering
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Thanks for the respones, I figured out the answer to my question pretty quickly after asking. Not gonna go through all that hassle. I think the PO mustve already installed an inline fuse as I have no issues with the blower motor.
Scope Wizard
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IF you don't know for sure that the PO added a new fuse, I would suggest you inspect what was done and make sure a fuse was added (better to have blown fuse than a fried harness)
I've know too many folks that just short cut things and sooner or later it will bite someone.
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