where is the 100 amp fuse

[jesfirth]

i have preserp 500 with the alternator light permanently on but the battery is charging ok. i thought i would check the 100 amp fuse but dont know where it is tia jes

[davetherave1970]

I have a 94 and it doesn't have the fuse.
I think they started putting them on cars from 95 onwards but don't hold me to that!

[Colin RedGriff]

On my 96 500 it's on the underside of the lower main chassis rail, driver side. Just forward of the starter motor. If you get under the car and look in this area it should be obvious if it is there. It's about 3" long and black usually, look for the thick cable that runs from the alternator down to the starter motor. But as already stated you may not have one.

[haircutmike]

If the light is on and it is charging, it isn't the main fuse.

FYI the main fuse is usually in a plastic holder on the offside chassis rail next to the sump.

[jesfirth]

gents thanks i dont remember seeing on and as mine is a 94 it may well not have one. i will have a look. back to the drawing board then!

[K4TRV]

jesfirth said:

gents thanks i dont remember seeing on and as mine is a 94 it may well not have one. i will have a look. back to the drawing board then!

Hi Jes, no big fuses before 94/95, as with TVR it depends which bit of '94. If there is one it will be near/under starter motor location on chassis leg, with "obviously" large cables running to/from it!!!

I definately don't have one on my '93!!!

New Alternator??

Happy New Year

Trev

[haircutmike]

If you need a new altenator, there are a lot of cheapies around.

I was lucky enough to pick up a genuine Land Rover one from a L/R dealer on ebay who was having a clear out of old stock for about £90.00.

[davetherave1970]

haircutmike said:

If you need a new altenator, there are a lot of cheapies around.

I was lucky enough to pick up a genuine Land Rover one from a L/R dealer on ebay who was having a clear out of old stock for about £90.00.

You done well, I paid £111 from Auto Unit ltd - Clacton. 01255 433363

[John N]

In case anyone searches in future, like Colin, I have a 96 500 but I have an additional 100 amp ( now 125 amp) fuse in behind the battery. I know I'm not alone in this so may be worth a check now so you know for the future. When mine went the car was completely dead. Not good in the dark on the M6.....

[Goaty Bill]

haircutmike said:

If the light is on and it is charging, it isn't the main fuse.

FYI the main fuse is usually in a plastic holder on the offside chassis rail next to the sump.

Agreed.
That fuse pops, and your car dies; soon.