Genuine Volkswagen Rabbit Fuse Box

Volkswagen Rabbit Fuse Box Parts and Q&A

• Fuse & Relay Box
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  Q: How does a Fuse Box safeguard the electrical circuits and what should be considered when replacing fuses on Volkswagen Rabbit?

  A:

  A combination of fuses, circuit breakers and fusible links protect the electrical circuits of the vehicle, with the main fuse/relay panel being located in the engine compartment and the interior fuse/relay panel being located in the passenger compartment. The fuses are programmed to safeguard a circuit and this circuit is indicated on the fuse panel. Fuses come in different sizes such as small, medium and large, and the same blade terminal type is employed; medium and large fuses can be removed manually, but small fuses need pliers or a plastic fuse-puller gadget. When a piece of electrical equipment malfunctions, it is always crucial to look at the fuse and the most effective way is to apply a test light to see whether there is any power in the exposed ends of the terminals. The missing one side of power may indicate a blown fuse, or determine the fuse visually, since when it blows, the element between the terminals will be in a molten state. It is important to ensure that the replacement of fuses which have been blown by the right type as it is not recommended to use fuses of various ratings even though they might be of the same size. The size of protection needed in each circuit is marked by the value of the amperage shaping the top of the fuse body. When a replacement fuse breaks instantly the problem behind it, which is usually a short circuit caused by a damaged wire should be resolved before another replacement fuse is done. Also there are high-amperage fuses (so-called SA fuse) that are connected to the studs on the front of the underhood fuse/relay box and are installed in high-current circuits. The replacement of an SA fuse should involve the replacement of a fuse of the same specification and in case it blows the circuit needs to be troubleshooted and another fuse is installed.