How do you check a fuse in a car?
In many cars there is a tool to pull the fuses that might be located in the fuse box or in the fuse box cover. There are several ways to check fuses. The easiest way is to pull the fuse out and check it visually. For example, we are going to check the fuse for the front accessory power socket, also known as the cigarette lighter socket.
Where are the spare fuses in a car?
If a fuse is blown, something has shorted the protected circuit. If the problem is not fixed, the fuse will blow again. In this car, it was a small screw that fell into the front cigarette lighter socket. Spare fuses in this car are also located inside the fuse box cover in the fuse box under the hood.
How can you tell when a fuse has been blown?
If there is 12 Volt on one side of the fuse, but there is no voltage at the other side, the fuse is blown. If one side shows 12 Volt, white the other shows no voltage, you found the blown fuse. This method works well, when many fuses need to be checked at once. Some mechanics use a power probe instead of a multimeter.
What happens if you don’t have a fuse?
Without a fuse an overloaded wire could melt or catch a fire. Each circuit has its own fuse. Several larger fuses with high Amp rating protect multiple or high-current circuits, such as electric power steering or radiator fan circuits. There is also at least one main fuse. See this fuse box diagram.
When do you need to change a fuse on a Honda?
If you own a Honda car for long enough, at some point you are going to have to change a fuse. Anytime part of the electrical system fails like power windows, power doors or moonroof, check to see if a fuse is blown before you take it to a mechanic. Since replacing fuses isn’t hard, it’s best to learn how to do it yourself.
How do you find a blown fuse on a CRV?
Push the tab on the fuse box to reveal the fuses. Find the fuse corresponding to the problem your CRV is having. A chart listing each fuse and its function is on the inside of the fuse box cover. Inspect for blown fuses. A blown fuse will be discolored or have a melted look. Remove the fuse with a fuse-pulling tool.
Where is the power lock fuse on a 2003 Honda Accord?
Push the tabs to open the engine compartment fuse box. Look at the listing on the inside cover of the fuse box to locate the fuse you need. In a 2003 Honda Accord, the power lock fuse is in slot 8. Use the fuse extractor or your fingers to remove the fuse. Check the inside wire, which is burned out if the fuse is blown.
Where is the fuse box on a Honda Insight?
The interior fuse box is behind the dashboard on the driver’s side. The label is attached to the backside of the cover. To see the interior fuse box label, remove the cover by pulling it toward you while holding the bottom center part of the cover. The under-hood main fuses are on the positive terminal of the battery.