Fuse Help

[zigzag]

Having looked at the fuse fact sheet and under my bonnet I am a bit confused. The larger fuse box looks the same, but for the smaller one (fuses 1-4) I have five spaces. I have, from L to R, a space, a blue one (100a?), then a 30a, a 30a and a 40a.
What would happen, or not happen, if the blue fuse was blown and where could I obtain a new one from if necessary?

[Veg_Ian]

It's customary to have blanks in a fuse box. The design has to allow for every conceivable fuse but then populate according to the devices included in the spec for the van. I can't remember exactly how many 'gaps' I have in mine but there will no doubt be a fair few. The standard spade and mini-spade fuses can be bought from any car spares shop. The big ones you may be able to source from auto sparks or the better motor factors. It's very rare to blow these

[zigzag]

Thanks for that, the big blue one is physically damaged, there is no plastic cover, which is why I am having to guess it is 100a, the others have their ratings marked on their covers.

[Veg_Ian]

Sorry Zigzag I was a bit slow to pick up on that. I'll take a look at mine and get you the rating unless of course someone else with instant access to their Bongo cares to jump in. If the actual fuse wire is intact then you could simply cover it to protect it but appreciate your desire to replace it.

[Veg_Ian]

Yep it's a 100A fuse. It says what it is on the lid of mine. It's the main fuse. Lose that and it will take out all the electrics. They aren't uncommon. Should be less than a fiver from a decent Motor Factor I would have thought.

[zigzag]

Would a blown Main Fuse show the same symptoms as a flat battery?

[Simon Jones]

As Veg_Ian says it takes out all the electrics, so nothing will work. I would suggest you buy 2 new fuses. If you've blown an 100A one already, there is a chance there is a fault somewhere which may blow a replacement.

[skater]

I bought a 100A for £4.25 from auto factor.
had to phone around a couple to find one.
When I went in the chap in front was buying
one too.
I got the last one

[zigzag]

Can anyone tell me - does the 100a fuse just pull out like the other three?

[zigzag]

Just in case it helps anyone else - my 100a fuse is held in place with two 10mm bolts.

[skater]

yeh, have to undo two bolts.
bit fiddly on mine but not too bad