General: - Fuse Blown??

BFC001 · Jan 21st, 2008, 12:54

Whilst enroute yesterday, the DVD screens in rear of headrests went dead. Also Power from PS2 generated from 12V cigerette lighter dead. Now Phone on steering wheel and display dead.

RTI sat nav OK and car and radio/cd ok.
I assume this is the fuse issue???

Tried to locate which fuse to change, but not as easy to find as spread in 4 locatons around car!

Anyone know where specifically the fuse may be?
i.e from which set,
1.boot
2.Door reveal
3. under dash
4. bonnet

I have checked fuses in boot and in door reveal and all seem ok from visual inspection! WOuld expect it to be a 30A due to 12v lighter dead!!??

Is this a warranrt item?? or wear and tear as under 1 year old?

thanks in anticipation

ovlov25 · Jan 21st, 2008, 13:00

You need to check all the fuses as more than 1 may be blown. IMHO sounds like you are running too much kit on 1 circuit. The power invertor for the PS2 usually need a hefty current to work.

Do not be tempted to swop for a higher rated fuse. Fuses blow for a reason and are a safety device.

S60-MBS · Jan 21st, 2008, 13:03

farg lighter fuse is only 15amp iirc....maybe too small for such load

BFC001 · Jan 21st, 2008, 13:10

All been ok for the last 10 months!!

But may be the PS2??

Tried numerous fuses and all seems OK??

But, must ne a fuse you would think

ovlov25 · Jan 21st, 2008, 13:27

Probably easiest to get the installers to check it out. Difficult to diagnose without seeing the car. I'll hazard a guess and say the rear screens have been wired into the same circuit as fag lighter, easy ignition feed for most installers. I could probably fix in 10 mins but im in Co. Antrim!!!

You need to completely remove a fuse from its holder to check it, looking just at the top is a waste of time, you will not see the blown one.

BFC001 · Jan 21st, 2008, 15:50

Hi
does anyone know where the fuse for the fag lighter is as there are 4 locations to check and the manual with fuse diagram doesn't say?

thanks

ovlov25 · Jan 21st, 2008, 16:17

Quote:

You need to check all the fuses as more than 1 may be blown

Good luck sorting the problem.

BFC001 · Jan 21st, 2008, 17:23

found the one for the DVD screens and changed!

However phone one is still dead, so will keep checking!! Very wet so will check tomorrow

thanks

Jan 21st, 2008, 12:54	#1
BFC001 Junior Member Last Online: Aug 21st, 2017 16:47 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hemel Hempstead	Fuse Blown?? Whilst enroute yesterday, the DVD screens in rear of headrests went dead. Also Power from PS2 generated from 12V cigerette lighter dead. Now Phone on steering wheel and display dead. RTI sat nav OK and car and radio/cd ok. I assume this is the fuse issue??? Tried to locate which fuse to change, but not as easy to find as spread in 4 locatons around car! Anyone know where specifically the fuse may be? i.e from which set, 1.boot 2.Door reveal 3. under dash 4. bonnet I have checked fuses in boot and in door reveal and all seem ok from visual inspection! WOuld expect it to be a 30A due to 12v lighter dead!!?? Is this a warranrt item?? or wear and tear as under 1 year old? thanks in anticipation

Jan 21st, 2008, 13:00	#2
ovlov25 Premier Member Last Online: Aug 1st, 2022 23:02 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Antrim	You need to check all the fuses as more than 1 may be blown. IMHO sounds like you are running too much kit on 1 circuit. The power invertor for the PS2 usually need a hefty current to work. Do not be tempted to swop for a higher rated fuse. Fuses blow for a reason and are a safety device. __________________ I want I want I want!!!

Jan 21st, 2008, 13:03	#3
S60-MBS VOC Member Last Online: Jun 7th, 2020 11:28 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: ???????????????? View Photos By: S60-MBS	farg lighter fuse is only 15amp iirc....maybe too small for such load __________________

Jan 21st, 2008, 13:27	#5
ovlov25 Premier Member Last Online: Aug 1st, 2022 23:02 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Antrim	Probably easiest to get the installers to check it out. Difficult to diagnose without seeing the car. I'll hazard a guess and say the rear screens have been wired into the same circuit as fag lighter, easy ignition feed for most installers. I could probably fix in 10 mins but im in Co. Antrim!!! You need to completely remove a fuse from its holder to check it, looking just at the top is a waste of time, you will not see the blown one. __________________ I want I want I want!!!

Jan 21st, 2008, 13:10	#4
BFC001 Junior Member Last Online: Aug 21st, 2017 16:47 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hemel Hempstead	All been ok for the last 10 months!! But may be the PS2?? Tried numerous fuses and all seems OK?? But, must ne a fuse you would think

Jan 21st, 2008, 15:50	#6
BFC001 Junior Member Last Online: Aug 21st, 2017 16:47 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hemel Hempstead	Hi does anyone know where the fuse for the fag lighter is as there are 4 locations to check and the manual with fuse diagram doesn't say? thanks

Jan 21st, 2008, 17:23	#8
BFC001 Junior Member Last Online: Aug 21st, 2017 16:47 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hemel Hempstead	found the one for the DVD screens and changed! However phone one is still dead, so will keep checking!! Very wet so will check tomorrow thanks

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