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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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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. |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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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