100 amp fuse problems ?

[rev-erend]

Has anyone had problems with the 100amp fuse.

What symptoms did it give ?

[TheArb]

power steering pack up?

[targarama]

On other models it either intermittent meaning strange cutting out/power problems or failure which looks like the alternator failing.

I'm not 100% on location, but either bolted to the chassis in a plastic case under the air intake box or behind the passenger footwell carpet.

[rev-erend]

The alternator is not charging the battery but I just checked the fuse (passenger footwell) and it is fine.

I'll give the garage a call.

Thanks for replies.

>> Edited by rev-erend on Monday 6th February 16:37

[targarama]

rev-erend said:

The alternator is not charging the engine but I just checked the fuse (passenger footwell) and it is fine. I'll give the garage a call. Thanks for replies.

You mean charging the battery I assume, or is this some kind of hybrid?

Someone mentioned there is a fuse in/on the alternator. Not sure if its easy to get at (OK, stupid comment, nothing is easy to get at in a T350 engine bay.

[rev-erend]

Sorry battery yes not engine

Just been to my TVR dealer and got a few of those 100amp fuses (£0.50p each) and a new holder (£4) - he said it;s on top of the starter motor under the air box..

[jeremyc]

'Tis the season for it by the looks of things.

Still, at least you're not alone ....

[rev-erend]

Thanks Jeremy - did see you wandering around at VW .. hope you had fun.
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I'm having the same alternator problem with my T350.

Noticed the voltage was lower than normal - less than 12 indicates it's running off the battery with no alternator recharging it.

I went and got a fuse (100 amp - £.056p) at my dealer and set about changing it.

For info - it's mounted under the air box and on the back of the starter motor.

I'd recommend every one picks up a spare 100 amp fuse and just keeps it in the glove box - stuck in the middle of Europe somewhere you might just need it.

Anyway - to remove air box :

2 clips on box along side inner wing (then may be cable tie locked on)

2 large allen key bolts that attach a strap to air box - these are on the solid allow inlet mainfold.

1 * oil pipe (may be jubilee clipped) to front of air box.
1 * small air pipe at front of air box.
1 electrical slip at top of air box

Lastly - you will need to reach behind the air box - from the front and if you follow the air box to about midway - you will find another clip just like the first 2 that you undid along the front (next to inner wing).

Pull air box top towards inner wing to free from inlet stubs and then to front of car.

Stop after 6 inches and remove final small Air pipe from rear of air box.

That's it .. you should now be able to see the alternator and the starter motor and the fuse holding at the back of the starter motor.

Sadly - my fuse was fine.

Damm - so it's off to the dealers soon.

Time for some fun in the SEAC in the meantime