Fored Galaxy 55 Plate

[cardno]

hi was just wondering if anyone could shed some lkight on why my 150 amp fuse keeps blowing it links to the alternator so i had it checked its all working perfect

was just wondering if anyone else had the same problem and what cure was cheers ian

[big_kev]

Double check the cables & connections at the Alternator and Fusebox as these are the most likely problems.

It could also be a faulty battery and/or alternator, but my money is on the cable or connnections.

[cardno]

Double check the cables & connections at the Alternator and Fusebox as these are the most likely problems.

It could also be a faulty battery and/or alternator, but my money is on the cable or connnections.

cheers kev i have ordered new fuse box and cable so i will try and i will check all connections out tomo cheers bud

[Willie Krashitt]

To add to what has already been said.

When you remove the wires from the auxiliary fusebox, pay very close attention to the big cable that feeds into the main wiring loom (it is about 8mm diameter and is on the connection closest to the battery). The crimped on connector is often the culprit as the crimping isn't tight enough and the increased resistance causes the joint to get very hot, oxidising the strands of wire inside and melting the fusebox casing.

 

If you are lucky and the connector is still silver in colour and the wires are copper coloured, get it re crimped at the earliest opportunity or solder it onto the cable. Otherwise, it means cutting back the bad bit of cable until you find undamaged cores and splicing on a new piece with a new connector.

 

It is a common fault on the Galaxy - I have had to repair both of the Galaxies I have owned.

(Car 1 at 6 years, 100k miles, car 2 at 3.5 years/58k miles.)

Do a search on auxiliary fusebox for more info.

 

You will need some really big crimping pliers (go see an auto electrician) and/or a heavy duty soldering iron to do the job.

 

George.