What does a blown fuse box look like?
These devices are made up of wire that can melt and break an electrical circuit when the current exceeds a safe level. They act as a safety device to prevent an electrical fire. As such, look for a fuse where the metal has melted or the glass covering appears foggy or discolored – that’s usually the broken unit.
Where do I find the fuse box diagram?
However, sometimes the wire may look intact even in the blown fuse. Fuse box diagrams presented on our website will help you to identify the right type for a particular electrical device installed in your vehicle. Use our website search to find the fuse and relay schemes (layouts) designed for your vehicle and see the fuse block’s location.
How to know if you have a blown fuse?
1 The fuse has a manufacturing defect. Is it a quality fuse or a cheap replacement? 2 A blown fuse has been replaced incorrectly with a lower rated fuse. 3 The device powered by the fuse is faulty, drawing a higher current. 4 The fuse is OK, but something went wrong in the testing process.
Where is the fuse box on a Softail?
But here’s the deal: the year of your Softail will determine where your fuse box is located. Most often, it is located under the seat. But unless you have a service manual, you won’t be able to know where to look. So, the first important component is your service manual.
When do you need to replace a fuse box?
Inspect a metal strip (fusible element). A damaged one means the fuse has blown. If so, you need to replace it. However, sometimes the wire may look intact even in the blown fuse. Fuse box diagrams presented on our website will help you to identify the right type for a particular electrical device installed in your vehicle.
When do you need a fuse box diagram?
Detailed fuse diagram. You will need to access your fuse box whenever one of your electrical systems, headlight, horn, running lights, turn signals, etc. is not working. You can pull a fuse out and look at it, or check its health with a tester.
How can you tell when a fuse has blown?
Look closely at each fuse. The window on a good fuse will be clear. The window on a fuse that has “blown” to cut off the power and protect the circuit will be cloudy black or gray. That is the fuse that needs to be replaced. Identify the circuit affected by the blown fuse.
Where is the fuse box in my house?
Checking and changing a fuse can be accomplished without tools. Find the fuse box. It usually is a gray or black rectangular metal box with a door on the front, located in a basement, garage or closet on a wall close to the electric meter.
But here’s the deal: the year of your Softail will determine where your fuse box is located. Most often, it is located under the seat. But unless you have a service manual, you won’t be able to know where to look. So, the first important component is your service manual.