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Fuse and relay, established in car salon

Relay

Fuses serve to break the circuit when the current reaches a certain value in order to protect components and wires, which could be damaged too much current.

The sharp increase of the current is typically caused by a malfunction in the circuit, often short-circuited.

Check

Relay is installed in the car at the base of the A-pillar. Common relay mounted on a bracket supporting the radio.

PERFORMANCE ORDER

1. An ohmmeter check up conductivity of the fuse. 2. If the fuse is blown, then the circuit that it protects, there is a short circuit. Before replacing the fuse, determine and correct the cause of the short circuit. A warning The fuse blows within 15 seconds if the current flowing through the fuse exceeds its nominal value. A warning Make sure the fuse is fixed firmly in the socket. Check if the power fuse appropriate chain, which he defends. Before removing the fuse, switch off the appropriate circuit (or lighting), and then remove the fuse from the contacts. Inside the fuse wire should be visible; If the fuse is blown, the wire is torn or melted. Always use fuses of the required power. Never use another power fuse and replace it with something else. Do not replace the fuse more than once, do not eliminate the source of the fault. The current protected fuse is indicated on top of the fuse: Please note that the fuses have different colors for easy identification. If the fuse blows immediately after replacement, do not replace it again until you install and do not solve the problem. In most cases, the cause of the fault is a short circuit, caused by poor insulation. If the safety lock protects some chains, try to look for the chain, which caused the fuse blows, including each of the circuits on the line (if possible). Always have a spare set of fuses of various capacities in the car.