Where is the radio fuse on a 2001 Ford Ranger?
The fuse panel is located on the left-hand side of the instrument panel facing the driver’s side door. Pull the panel cover outward to access the fuses.
How do you tell if a Type S fuse is blown?
Remove the fuse from its holder. In some cases you may need a small screwdriver to unscrew the fuse holder cap. Look at the fuse wire. If there is a visible gap in the wire or a dark or metallic smear inside the glass then the fuse is blown and needs to be replaced.
How do I remove Type S fuse adapter?
The tool is specifically designed to remove Type-S fuse adapters by inserting the tool into the fuse holder and rotating it to cut away at the metal internal threaded portion, then removing the two newly exposed locking tangs with needle nose pliers and unscrewing the remaining Bakelite base of the adapter.
Does voltage matter on a fuse?
The voltage rating of a fuse must be at least equal to or greater than the circuit voltage. It can be higher but never lower. If a fuse is used with a voltage rating lower than the circuit voltage, arc suppression will be impaired and, under some overcurrent conditions, the fuse may not clear the overcurrent safely.
How do I choose a motor fuse?
Motors should be fused with a time-delay fuse rated 175% of the motor’s full load operating amperage, 250% of the full load operating amperage if a circuit breaker is used. The wire to a motor must be rated to carry 25% more amperage than the motor draws when operating at full load.
What is Max fuse size?
Most manufacturers permit either fuses or HACR circuit breakers as the protective device. The overcurrent protection device marked on combination-load equipment is marked “maximum” such as “maximum fuse size.” This means that specified size cannot be exceeded. The device could be less than that maximum size.
What type of fuse is best for motor protection?
Time delay fuses