Unforgiven Posted May 4, 2008 Report Posted May 4, 2008 I have a 2001 MK2 2.3 Ghia Auto and replaced the fuse box by the battery and alternator wire due to the alternator fuse getting too hot. I checked the fuses with water after fitting the new box and find that the 110amp fuse next to the alternator fuse is also getting very hot, can anyone tell me what this fuse does and any idea what would be causing it to get too hot? Quote
RADIOTWO Posted May 4, 2008 Report Posted May 4, 2008 I have a 2001 MK2 2.3 Ghia Auto and replaced the fuse box by the battery and alternator wire due to the alternator fuse getting too hot. I checked the fuses with water after fitting the new box and find that the 110amp fuse next to the alternator fuse is also getting very hot, can anyone tell me what this fuse does and any idea what would be causing it to get too hot? I don't know what that fuse does, but I would get someone who knows what they are doing to look at the car, as when talking 110amp fuses getting hot you need to be carefull, and "I checked the fuses with water after fitting the new box" is not the right thing to do Radiotwo Quote
Unforgiven Posted May 4, 2008 Author Report Posted May 4, 2008 Erm, testing for a hot fuse with a drop of water is the accepted way actually. Quote
RADIOTWO Posted May 4, 2008 Report Posted May 4, 2008 Erm, testing for a hot fuse with a drop of water is the accepted way actually. "testing for a hot fuse with a drop of water is the accepted way" since when ! the only thing you are going to get is steam, if that is the case then its too late. I have been an electrition for 30 years, and never heard that one,must do more reading ! Little tip, A little knowledge is dangerous. on a serious note, 12 volt electrics are very powerfull, and could meltthe wiring, causing a fire, so please get someone who knows what theyare doing Radiotwo Quote
seatkid Posted May 4, 2008 Report Posted May 4, 2008 (edited) F106 (110A) feeds the central junction box (main fuse box), ignition switch, i.e the main electrical feed to the cars electrics. Check the crimps, use a voltmeter to compare volt drops either side of the fuse and the fuse itself in case the carrier is faulty. Edited May 4, 2008 by seatkid Quote
Mary Posted May 5, 2008 Report Posted May 5, 2008 ouch......... I had a peugeot a few years ago that had a fuse heating and blowing it was to late for it cause it went on fire but it was the battery box rubbing on the wiring loom that was the cause so beware and get it checked out Mary :lol: Quote
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