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Author:  Vosper2004 [ April 25th, 2013, 10:14 am ]
Post subject:  Corroded fuse terminals

Hi
I've had occasional electrical problems due to the fuse terminals being corroded. The plating has worn off. A scrape with a screwdriver cures the problem for a while.
Looks a simple enough job to replace these.
Checked with Ecas but they are not available except on a new wiring loom. Apparently it's not a common problem.
Does anyone know if they are available anywhere?
Don
Bristol UK

Author:  ken [ April 25th, 2013, 10:32 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Corroded fuse terminals

I guess this is on a late model 2CV...
If so, have you tried coating the terminals with petroleum jelly/vaseline after cleaning them?
A chainsaw file of similar diameter to the fuse is handy for cleaning the contact surfaces, removing one terminal at a time from the holder for access.

ken


Vosper2004 wrote:
Hi
I've had occasional electrical problems due to the fuse terminals being corroded. The plating has worn off. A scrape with a screwdriver cures the problem for a while.
Looks a simple enough job to replace these.
Checked with Ecas but they are not available except on a new wiring loom. Apparently it's not a common problem.
Does anyone know if they are available anywhere?
Don
Bristol UK

Author:  Vosper2004 [ April 25th, 2013, 10:57 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Corroded fuse terminals

Hi Ken.
I'm giving them all a good scrape now.
The car is 1975 but I suspect the only thing that is that year is the log book.
Don

Author:  Jonathan [ April 25th, 2013, 1:52 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Corroded fuse terminals

Changed mine to blade fuse holder, better protection for the elements with the added bonus that blade fuses are easier to find when you need them.

Author:  Vosper2004 [ April 25th, 2013, 3:51 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Corroded fuse terminals

Hi Jonathon,
Thanks for the reply.
A new fusebox is an option that I am considering.
The latest problem appears to have been the connection on the ignition switch.
However I've spent a worthwhile hour or two checking and cleaning connections.
I had search around and see that a German supplier has a similar looking fusebox for the traditional fuses with blade terminals.
Don

Author:  Jonathan [ April 25th, 2013, 11:12 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Corroded fuse terminals

Different type 'boxes here.....

http://www.autoelectricsupplies.co.uk/product_list/63

Author:  samfieldhouse [ April 26th, 2013, 12:53 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Corroded fuse terminals

Jonathan wrote:
Changed mine to blade fuse holder, better protection for the elements with the added bonus that blade fuses are easier to find when you need them.


I agree, I rewired mine starting with a modern fusebox. And use the supplier Jon mentions too :)

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