Author Topic: Inline fuse under ashtray... what is it? (Read 2714 times)

pbgd3skier · « **on:** January 08, 2008, 06:37:04 PM »

So I was having an issue with the windows not rolling down and disassembled my center console to access the bottom of those switches, anyway in the process I located an inline fuse holder with a low load buss fuse in it.

The fuse is out, have not replaced it yet. But I have no concept what this fuse is for, and why it is hidden under there instead of using a fuse in the box.

Only electric item I can think of that doesn't work is the rear window defroster. but cannot think as to why it would be on such a low load fuse.

haledj · « **Reply #1 on:** January 08, 2008, 06:47:57 PM »

Something aftermarket, I guess an alarm.

pbgd3skier · « **Reply #2 on:** January 08, 2008, 06:57:29 PM »

Don't have an alarm in my car but I did pull out about a hundred feet of old school car phone wires suppose it could be a reminant from that, should take it apart again and see if it goes anywhere. Its wired into the cigarette lighter's power. But I just don't know where it heads.

haledj · « **Reply #3 on:** January 09, 2008, 11:54:03 AM »

Could it be to the battery? That would make sense if someone who sucked at electricity was trying to fix the lighter.

There isn't much in the back electrical wise.

I would hunt it down simply out of curiosity.

pbgd3skier · « **Reply #4 on:** January 09, 2008, 05:16:59 PM »

Well I pulled the fuse out of it, and everything still works, except the rear defrosters...