Removing fuse from fuse block.

[Hbar]

I need to remove a 40 amp fuse from the fuse block under the hood on my 2015. It's one of those little fat, square fuses, with no apparent grab place. I tried piers, but all that did was break the top off. I can't get a grip anywhere on it. How is this done without damage?

 

[iimagine]

Should come out by pulling straight up.

 

[Hbar]

You would think, but there is absolutely no room to grab it. It's almost flush with the block, except for the cap that pulled off, breaking part of the side case.

 

[iimagine]

Needle nose and grab the side since it has to be replaced anyway.

 

[stamp11127]

They usually come out with the correct application of colorful language & threats towards the idiot that designed them.

 

[iimagine]

Be glad it's not in the passenger footwell!!!
Been there, done that.

 

[bobmbx]

They usually come out with the correct application of colorful language & threats towards the idiot that designed them.

You've seen me work on cars, haven't you....

 

[Hbar]

Be glad it's not in the passenger footwell!!!

Been there, done that. I checked a couple there with no problem.

Needle nose and grab the side since it has to be replaced anyway.

Well, I did that. I needed to see if it was blown. Broke it all up, but at least, it would plug back in. Gotta replace it for sure.

They usually come out with the correct application of colorful language & threats towards the idiot that designed them.

That is my starting point on most all car work.

Thanks for replies. I was hoping someone knew of a puller. Oh, well, I know my next invention that will make me a hundredaire. lol

 

[jeff kushner]

I work on "old crap" all the time and typically, I'll just try to break it loose first with extended wiggling, moving other stuff etc. Pressing down on high amp fuses to break the welded bonds that have built up over the years seems how I'd try it...

jeff

 

[Hbar]

... I'll just try to break it loose first with extended wiggling, moving other stuff etc. Pressing down on high amp fuses to break the welded bonds that have built up over the years seems how I'd try it...

jeff

Good idea on pushing down. There is absolutely no wiggle room. It's down in the block with only the top and a mini-smidgen of the case showing. Any pressure on the case and it breaks off. Nothing otherwise to move. Same fuses on both side. Total design failure. Thanks for replying.

 

[mrbadwrench]

Will the fuses on both sides come out easier?

 

[Hbar]

Will the fuses on both sides come out easier?

No, there are a bunch of them. All in the same situation. Very low top above the block, all too close together to get a grip with anything. Using piers, or otherwise try to pry them out will break the top off and break pieces of the sides.

 

[jeff kushner]

Yeah, no....I think we know what he's looking at and it ain't a pretty picture. That plastic gets super brittle with the thousand or so heat cycles during it's life and now, whenever it even sees a tool, it breaks off.

You are going to have to fashion a tool....after DISCONNECTING the battery, that reaches under the offending fuse. I've made this stuff from those cheap yellow handle mine screw drivers b/c they bend. Once you grind the last 3/16 or so flat, bend the last bit enough to get it under but also slide down in the space you have, which isn't much. That might not work but hopefully, it'll spark some other idea if it doesn't. You are going to have to go MacGyver on this one!

The other option is to unbolt it and investigate whether you can replace it w/o screwing it up?

I don't envy you with this......it's a lot easier to damage more crap then it is to fix the bad part. It's not the ideal situation.

jeff

 

[stamp11127]

Should be able to find something here in the states like this. The fuse you are having trouble with is the PAL type?

http://www.swe-check.com.au/pages/product_list_collection/8/18

 

[Hbar]

Should be able to find something here in the states like this. The fuse you are having trouble with is the PAL type?

http://www.swe-check.com.au/pages/product_list_collection/8/18

Thanks for the link.

https://www.electricalhub.com/litte...MIkNWlya7c4QIVgrbACh2WCwymEAQYAyABEgIgUPD_BwE

It's no bigger than 1/2" on its widest dimension, pushed almost flush to the red cap.

 

[mrbadwrench]

No, there are a bunch of them. All in the same situation. Very low top above the block, all too close together to get a grip with anything. Using piers, or otherwise try to pry them out will break the top off and break pieces of the sides.

I've had all of mine out in my '08 recently chasing something that is draining the battery at about .6 to .8 amps most of the time. I used needlenose pliers. Mine might have been out when other people were chasing similar problems. The rig was used by a police dept and then a fire dept before I got it. If the plastic on yours is that brittle I think you will need to buy more fuses, unhook the battery, and pull the old fuses out a piece at a time. When I made the earlier post I was hoping only the one fuse was in that tight and taking out the ones on both sides would give you more room to grip it.

 

[Hbar]

I've had all of mine out in my '08 recently chasing something that is draining the battery at about .6 to .8 amps most of the time. I used needlenose pliers. Mine might have been out when other people were chasing similar problems. The rig was used by a police dept and then a fire dept before I got it. If the plastic on yours is that brittle I think you will need to buy more fuses, unhook the battery, and pull the old fuses out a piece at a time. When I made the earlier post I was hoping only the one fuse was in that tight and taking out the ones on both sides would give you more room to grip it.

Well, I assume the others will be the same issue, if I try to remove them. I don't want to have to replace all of them to change one. I used needle nosed, as well. I got it out, but it chipped pieces all around. Thanks for responding.