Adding to my list of "things to check/change as soon as you buy a vehicle"

"Alfalfa" (alfalfa-romeo) 05/05/2019 at 17:22 • Filed to: Thisiswhathappenswhenyoubuy500dollarbeaters

2

5

Fuses. I discovered only months ago that the Bronco had many incorrect fuses, and then found out the same today on the Geo.

It costs you like 20¢ to not increase your risk of electrical fire. The Geo was mostly 15 and 20 amp used interchangeably, but the Bronco had 30 amp fuses where 10s were called for.

WilliamsSW > Alfalfa 05/05/2019 at 17:34

0

That’s just weird.  It’s not like fuses have to be replaced that often.  I have a 19 year old and 14 year old car, and I don’t recall ever replacing a fuse in either. 

Alfalfa > WilliamsSW 05/05/2019 at 17:46

4

For reals. They'll last 20+ years unless there's an electrical fault.

Future Heap Owner > Alfalfa 05/05/2019 at 17:53

0

What’s the easiest way to check ‘em? As in, how do you know what they should be?

shop-teacher > Alfalfa 05/05/2019 at 17:54

0

That's dumb!

Alfalfa > Future Heap Owner 05/05/2019 at 18:08

4

There's typically a guide on the fuse box cover or near the fuse box that tells you what each fuse is for and what amperage is called for. If there's not, you can Google it and find it pretty easily.