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How-To: Replacing Car Fuses

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  • Check your car's manual for location of fuse box.
  • Remove front panel.
  • Turn key to power accessories.
  • Use a test light to check for blown fuses.
  • A good fuse will illuminate the test light from both sides.
  • A fuse removal tool (usually located in box) should be used to extract fuses.
  • Replace blown fuses with fuses of the same current rating.

What blew the fuse in the first place?

  • Cigarette lighter fuses are often blown by coins falling into the lighter.
  • Other causes are faulty wiring and or switches.

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