Unknown wiring

Recognized · Nov 25th, 2015, 13:08

Hello. I found that thing lately in my 2003 s60 Bifuel
Any ideas what it could be?

Brendan W · Nov 25th, 2015, 13:16

That is a fuse holder. Possibly added by a previous owner for some aftermarket sound system or such.

reggit · Nov 25th, 2015, 14:51

It's also got crimped connectors, it's definitely been for an after market addition at some point.

Brendan W · Nov 25th, 2015, 15:08

The knot on the red, presumably live, wire is a nice touch. Probably intended to keep the live end inside the fuse holder with the fuse out.

4candles · Nov 25th, 2015, 16:20

Ex. jam sandwich car?

Recognized · Nov 26th, 2015, 03:54

What kind of fuse goes in there?
*maybe that's why flux capacitor doesn't work...
Don't know any sandwich guy...
I want to try to put a fuse in it and see what happens

vampwitch · Nov 26th, 2015, 04:39

Hi,, these are the ends of in line fuse holders. When I use to use these on car radios or fog/driving lights I would fit the glass fuses in them. This type of fuse was standard fit on BMC cars in the 70's.

Strange to see that the black and re wire are fitted for the hodler. Does the black wire go to earth somewhere?

Brendan W · Nov 26th, 2015, 10:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Recognized

I want to try to put a fuse in it and see what happens

I wouldn't until I had found the two ends of those wires and whatever it is they are or are not attached to. One of them could be lying, wires bare against something. Sod's Law.

ASt85 · Nov 26th, 2015, 11:43

Agree with Brendan - it looks to be quite heavy gauge wire so as it is an in line fuse you must assume the red goes directly back to the battery live - the key questions are where and through what the black eventually did or still does go to earth.

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reggit Premier Member Last Online: May 30th, 2024 17:52 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Preston	It's also got crimped connectors, it's definitely been for an after market addition at some point. __________________ 2009 Volvo V70 D5 (Polestar 225bhp) r-design 180,000 miles

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Recognized Senior Member Last Online: Jun 4th, 2019 16:53 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Bristol	What kind of fuse goes in there? *maybe that's why flux capacitor doesn't work... Don't know any sandwich guy... I want to try to put a fuse in it and see what happens __________________

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ASt85 Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 09:10 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Walderslade....Kent	Agree with Brendan - it looks to be quite heavy gauge wire so as it is an in line fuse you must assume the red goes directly back to the battery live - the key questions are where and through what the black eventually did or still does go to earth. __________________ The saddest moment is when the one who gave you the best memories....becomes a MEMORY V70 SE 2004 2.3L T5 Geartronic, C70 2005 2.0T Automatic, Sold 2.4l 20 Valve Automatic Torslander Sold 854 GLT 20v Auto

Nov 25th, 2015, 13:16	#2
Brendan W Premier Member Last Online: Apr 2nd, 2024 19:50 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Wexford	That is a fuse holder. Possibly added by a previous owner for some aftermarket sound system or such.

Nov 25th, 2015, 15:08	#4
Brendan W Premier Member Last Online: Apr 2nd, 2024 19:50 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Wexford	The knot on the red, presumably live, wire is a nice touch. Probably intended to keep the live end inside the fuse holder with the fuse out.

Nov 25th, 2015, 16:20	#5
4candles I've Been Banned Last Online: Mar 19th, 2016 19:57 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Yondershire	Ex. jam sandwich car?

Nov 26th, 2015, 04:39	#7
vampwitch Senior Member Last Online: Jun 2nd, 2024 17:05 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cornwall	Hi,, these are the ends of in line fuse holders. When I use to use these on car radios or fog/driving lights I would fit the glass fuses in them. This type of fuse was standard fit on BMC cars in the 70's. Strange to see that the black and re wire are fitted for the hodler. Does the black wire go to earth somewhere?

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