Blown A Fuse!

[Paul 56]

Can somebody help me? I think I've blown a fuse! 2005 Tamora has no life at all . I have tryed putting a jump pack on the battery but it does nothing. I found the anderson connector was full of water and I think this may have shorted out and blown a fuse. Just wondering if anyone knows where to start looking ?

Paul

[geoffphead]

Maybe the 100 amp one , it's under the airbox, there is another fuse in passenger footwell near battery.
hope it helps

[olemisery]

Hi , had similar and was the 100amp fuse. (under the airbox)replaced with a 125amp and this blew and melted all the fuse holder as well . My Anderson connector was also full of water despite sealing previously . Have removed the connector and no problems since . If you look at some posts this connector is responsible for a few fires .

[LeeT350c]

Remove the water first and make sure the short has gone.

If the 100amp fuse blows it will still start and run of a pack/jump, just not charge. Check the 80amp fuse behind the carpet in the passenger foot well.

Cheers. Lee.

[Targarama]

The red plastic cover for the Anderson Connector is what fills with water. Put two small holes in this cover and any water will drain out.

The connector is not actually the main problem causing the fire risk, although they do get corroded. Fit a new one and pack it with grease, plus the holes mentioned above should keep it tip top for when it is needed. The main fire risk is the live battery cable chafing and earthing on the chassis. You could say TVR fitted the battery the wrong way round on the T cars, it is possible to reverse the battery/cables. But as long as the chafing is prevented, and the chassis protection is in place then all should be fine. Every owner should ensure their battery 'well' is safe. IMO removing the connector altogether is a silly move, unless you have provided another method to jump start the car without taking the wheel off (maybe leads into the passenger footwell, tidied into a secure location out of harms way).

[Paul 56]

I spent a bit of time this arvo checking all the possible fuses. They all look fine. I have taken the battery out and found it was dead as a dodo ! It's now on charge and appears to be taking a charge so hopefully is not completely fudged ! I'm wondering if it's possible that the flooded Anderson connector could have just totally drained the battery? I've taken the Anderson connector off and given it a thorough clean. Fingers crossed, it will all work agaIn when I put it back together tomorrow.

[shep1001]

Paul 56 said:

I spent a bit of time this arvo checking all the possible fuses. They all look fine. I have taken the battery out and found it was dead as a dodo ! It's now on charge and appears to be taking a charge so hopefully is not completely fudged ! I'm wondering if it's possible that the flooded Anderson connector could have just totally drained the battery? I've taken the Anderson connector off and given it a thorough clean. Fingers crossed, it will all work agaIn when I put it back together tomorrow.

Sounds like something draining the battery to me. Check the boot light for starters. Leave it unplugged for a couple of days and check to see if she starts. Plug it back in and check again after another couple of days, if its flat as a witches tit problem solved. I would also check the alternator. Leave it a few hours after putting the battery back on and then feel the alternator under the air box to see if it feels warm.


Just because the fuses look OK does not mean they are, they can fracture internally, might be worth changing them anyway if you don't know the last time they were changed, they only cost about £1 each.


Shep

Edited by shep1001 on Sunday 29th January 00:28

[Paul 56]

She is alive and well . Finally got round to putting the battery back after giving it a good charge , and she's running well. I've unplugged the boot light - I assume this can be a common 'drain' on the battery. Is there a fix for this or is just best to leave it unplugged ?