Guess what I've done now!

Rosie Rabbit replied on 17/08/2017 20:26

Posted on 17/08/2017 20:26

I have blown the 12v plug thingy. I plugged in a 12v hairdryer into the cigarette lighter adaptor and I think I've blown a fuse. I'm on electric hook up and when I plugged in my tv into mains supply there was no signal and I found out that the red light on the Status pack was out.

Now I am hunting for the fuses for the 12v system. Am I looking for the right thing and does anyone have a clue where they might be - Abbey Freestyle 470SE 2001.

I won't go into what I did earlier in the week, will save that for another time!

 

Thanks again in advance, off now for another crawl around.

EmilysDad replied on 17/08/2017 23:38

Posted on 17/08/2017 23:38

I'm sure Halfords will have them, but they are one of the most ecpensive places to buy stuff these days. Any motorfactor will sell them. If you look in the fuse box on your car, I'd expect there'll be some spare fuses in there somewhere.

EmilysDad replied on 17/08/2017 23:41

Posted on 17/08/2017 22:54 by EmilysDad

I'd have thought bottom left looked the most favourable  undecided

Posted on 17/08/2017 23:41

I was mixing up my threads .... https://www.caravanclub.co.uk/club-together/discussions/ask-the-expert/ask-the-expert-live/12v-wiring-issues/ innocent

Rosie Rabbit replied on 17/08/2017 23:50

Posted on 17/08/2017 23:38 by EmilysDad

I'm sure Halfords will have them, but they are one of the most ecpensive places to buy stuff these days. Any motorfactor will sell them. If you look in the fuse box on your car, I'd expect there'll be some spare fuses in there somewhere.

Posted on 17/08/2017 23:50

Nooooo! Please don't tell me I've got to find more fuses laughing. That means I have to find out how to open the bonnet surprised

Pippah45 replied on 18/08/2017 07:38

Posted on 18/08/2017 07:38

You could look up car fuses in the car manual to find where the little box is.   Most service/petrol stations will sell the fuses Halfords are pricey but convenient sometimes!

replied on 18/08/2017 07:42

Posted on 18/08/2017 07:42

Always worthwhile carrying several spare fuses. I have had three blow in the last 11 years. 

1st one on previous van when one of the outside towing lights would not work when checking before leaving site. Car lights worked fine. I was surprised to find that it was one inside the caravan that had blown. Replaced it and all was fine.

2nd one when I plugged a 12 volt tyre pump into the 'van. Fuse blew and I replaced it, tried again and it blew. Replaced and checked to find that the socket under the TV had a higher rated fuse and I used that socket no problem. So used 2 spare fuses.

3rd one after the dealers workshop had done some work on the oven. Went away for Christmas break and the oven/hob igniter not working, No big deal but it also affected the fan for oven and grill. Couldn't do a leg of lamb in the oven with no fan to keep controls cool. Replaced fuse and next time I used the hob automatically pressed the igniter button despite having put a gas lighter to hand. After the second time I made the mistake I taped a bottle top over the button, smile So used 3 spare fuses.

Moral of the story for me is carry plenty. 

replied on 18/08/2017 08:03

Posted on 18/08/2017 07:38 by Pippah45

You could look up car fuses in the car manual to find where the little box is.   Most service/petrol stations will sell the fuses Halfords are pricey but convenient sometimes!

Posted on 18/08/2017 08:03

With modern cars finding the two fuse boxes is one thing. Finding the particular fuse not always so easy. When my central locking packed up the only door that could be opened by key (not remote) was the drivers door. Could not open any passenger door from inside or out. Spoke to an auto electrician on the phone who suggested that (as I suspected and hoped) it was likely to be a 'tired' fuse that had blown. He also said that it would not be marked or listed as that one rarely is in his experience. He was right. I could find no info. Spent an hour or more on the web and finally found a post saying that on the 12 month old X-Trail the fuse was under the dashboard and top left. As I lay on my back under the dashboard and pulled that fuse I was so glad that he was right! 

Spare fuses not accessible as locked in boot! 

EmilysDad replied on 18/08/2017 09:11

Posted on 18/08/2017 09:11

Just the two fuse/relay boxes Easy? There are fuses all over the place on my car and when I recently replaced my battery (under the driver's seat .... real PITA) I found some more.

replied on 18/08/2017 09:28

Posted on 18/08/2017 09:28

Only two main fuse boxes that I know of. Not to say that there are not other Bs hidden away. smile

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