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488 Fuse box locations

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  1. bisel

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    Can anyone tell me where the fuse boxes are on the 488? Is there one in the engine bay?

    Thanks

    Steve
     
  2. bisel

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    bump. any help here?

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  3. C50

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    Fairly certain there is a diagram in the manual
    Do you have one available?
    If not I can posts pic later
     
  4. LVP488

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    Indeed it's in the manual.
     

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  5. bisel

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    Thanks guys. I was able to get the full PDF version of the owner's manual.

    I do not have access to the car, so trying to get understanding of several topics.

    First, I want to tap into an existing fuse location use a fuse tap. I think most everyone knows what this is ... here is a photo.

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    This allows adding a circuit to power a device such as a radar detector. These fuse taps are sometimes called an "add-a-fuse".

    A good fuse box to use is the one behind the driver seat. It has several fuses that should be good candidates ... but I am not in same location as the car, so only trying understand this remotely ...

    Here is the layout of the fuse box ...
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    Some questions for anyone ...
    1. In the fuse table, fuse #54 and 57 show the use as "/". I assume that means not used. But, is the fuse location hot. In other words, even though not used, if one were to install a fuse tap there, would there be power?


    2. And, do you know any of these fuses are switched to the ignition? I.e., When you switch ignition off, the power is lost at that fuse location. Judging by the use description I might assume that F-69 (cigarette lighter) or perhaps F-80 (starting relay) might be switched to the ignition.

    3. What is the physical size of the fuses ... not the rating in amperes. Fuse taps are available in various sizes. The most commonly used are ATO, Mini and Micro2 ...
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      I cannot tell from the owner's manual what the actual fuse form factor is. I am guessing a mini fuse, but cannot tell.
    Really appreciate any guidance and help.

    Thanks,

    Steve
     
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  6. bisel

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  7. OT III

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    in regards to reference no. T21, 50 amp fuse relay, located behind the driver's seat, side rear panel, does anyone know the correct part no. so I can place an order?
     
  8. OT III

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    Disregard, I figured it out part no. 228646 or 233100.
     
  9. Domenicmac

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    How do you access the first box being the drivers seat? My lighter port in the arm rest is out.
     

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