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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Interior & Equipment => Topic started by: JJAB on January 19, 2010, 10:54:03 am

Title: Fuse Box
Post by: JJAB on January 19, 2010, 10:54:03 am

As I was installing some additioinal accessories(relay and toggle to electric fan), I shorted a couple of ACC spots on the fuse box. Is there anything I can do to get these spots back ACC Hot or are those spots permanently blown?

I am working on a 1980 chevy 1/2 ton.

Title: Re: Fuse Box
Post by: VileZambonie on January 19, 2010, 12:36:45 pm

replace the fuse

Title: Re: Fuse Box
Post by: JJAB on January 19, 2010, 04:43:14 pm

Let me clarify. As you know, there are places where you can insert a single blade into an ACC spot or BATT spot. If that ACC spot is no longer hot when the key is on, is there anything I can do to fix it? A few of those slots do not have a fuse next to it.

Title: Re: Fuse Box
Post by: VileZambonie on January 19, 2010, 04:48:05 pm

The fuse isn't next to it necessarily. They're on the bus bar. Check all of the fuses key on engine off using a test light. Ground your test light lead to a good ground source. Then touch the back of the fuse on both sides. If the test light illuminates on both sides of the fuse, the fuse is ok and working properly. If the fuse lights the test light on one side only it is blown and needs to be replaced.

Title: Re: Fuse Box
Post by: JJAB on January 20, 2010, 09:50:35 am

I actually tested all of the fuses and several of the fuses lighted on one side and not the other. Therfore, I will replace those fuses. Thanks for the information!!

Title: Re: Fuse Box
Post by: JJAB on January 21, 2010, 09:37:27 am

I know I can always get the answer on this site. Thanks for the information! Everything worked out ok.

Title: Re: Fuse Box
Post by: Irish_Alley on January 21, 2010, 03:49:18 pm

yeahhhhhhhhh we is a sarmt. we all have questions everynow and then except king vile  ::) lol