By: Jack Wylde
Submitted: 2010-01-29 23:34:59 | Word Count: 505
A fuse is an essential part of any instrument that prevents it to get damaged in a higher way. When the fuse is damaged the radio will cease to work. This is one of the major reasons for the radio to suddenly stop working. This can be fixed easily by changing the effected fuse. But how to change a fuse in a car radio? There are few major steps to be followed. First step is to locate the fuse. Then the fuse is replaced in the radio.
This can be done with the help of few tools like screwdrivers and new working fuses. Here is a set of basic instructions that can be applied to any car of any make. Sometimes there may be some changes with respect to the car in use.
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The first step is to switch off the engine of the car. The fuse box is generally below the dashboard and next to the steering wheel. The plastic cover over the fuse box can be removed. If the fuse box is not below the dashboard, check for it below the body of the car. The fuse box may be next to glove compartment too.
The next step is to look at the diagram inside the fuse box for the position of the fuse to radio. After the location is confirmed slowly pull out the fuse. Check if the fuse is burnt in which case it will be black or might have half broken connections.
Once the fuse that was burnt is located, buy a similar one so that it would fit properly. The new fuse is then pushed in the location which previously had the old fuse. Make sure it fits properly and is in the same direction as the others. The fuse is then replaced and the car is turned on.
If the radio does not work even after the fuse is replaced, there may be some problem in the fuse that is built inside the radio. This is present in radios that are bought from the market. The battery is first disconnected, and then the dash is removed by detaching the clips and screws. The radio is then removed from the dash area in such a way that the wires are not disconnected.
The fuse can be located at the rear of the radio and check for any damages. Replace the damaged fuse with a new one of the same specifications and fix it back to position. The battery may be reconnected. The engine can then be turned on and check if the radio works.
It is essential for the person to take safety precautions while disconnecting the battery and other connections. The fuse can therefore be replaced in two primary steps: by identification of the fuse and replacing it. In this way one can learn how to change a fuse in a car radio with little effort. It is also advisable to use a manual of the car to find the fuse easily and make it less time consuming.
