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thirdgen 03-10-2010 06:24 PM

Ad this to my f up list
 
So I'm tryin to troubleshoot my fuel pump relay power Issue and I looked at my fuse under the hood labeled "main 80A" it looked blown, I tried to remove it and it wouldn't budge. So like a dumbass I grab a pliers and end up busting the plastic of the fuse all to hell only to find out that the fuse is good. Now how dies that fuse cone out? It's like it's glued in there or something!

Ben 03-10-2010 06:27 PM

fusable links are secured by a bolt on each of the prongs.

bbundy 03-10-2010 06:35 PM

The 80 amp main is held in with a bolt. It’s got a 10mm head and can be accessed under a cover on the side of the plastic fuse box. Unhook the battery before you mess with it.

Bob

thirdgen 03-10-2010 07:06 PM

Battery is unhooked, I can't believe I tried to yank it with a pliers. I do see the little bolt under the plastic fuse box...

94mx5red 03-10-2010 07:13 PM

I too, am stupid.




Originally Posted by 94mx5red (Post 528764)
So if you were wondering what an 80amp main fuse looks like when you attempt to remove it without taking off the two 10mm nuts holding it on, then wonder no more:



http://i917.photobucket.com/albums/a...d/100_1958.jpg


thirdgen 03-10-2010 07:55 PM

Yup, that's exactly what it looks like right now, except it's still in the car. Where do I buy a new one and what does it cost?

AutoFreak57 03-10-2010 08:46 PM

I'm pretty sure autozone carries them

SKMetalworks 03-10-2010 08:58 PM

You needed bigger pliers!

thirdgen 03-10-2010 10:19 PM

I shoulda used a slide hammer instead of a pliers.

Bond 03-11-2010 12:13 AM

BFH Required

magnamx-5 03-11-2010 12:30 AM

its around 30 bucks or so.

Faeflora 03-11-2010 01:22 AM


Originally Posted by thirdgen (Post 536304)
I shoulda used a slide hammer instead of a pliers.

Wowsers, so that's how you rip lock cylinders out.

nicacus 03-11-2010 05:20 AM

Vatozone

<$10

94mx5red 03-11-2010 06:46 AM

There is a 10mm on each side. I had to unbolt the entire fuse box to be able to reach them.

Thankfully, the fuse was just over $3 at local auto part stores.

thirdgen 03-11-2010 06:44 PM

Got a new one today 2.99. At least it wasn't an expensive f up.

turotufas 03-11-2010 07:13 PM

I have list too ;)


Originally Posted by thirdgen (Post 536752)
At least it wasn't an expensive f up.

Yessir


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