HELP - Removing main fuse?????

[CarbonSteel]

Any insight as to what's wrong with mine then, as per the video I posted above?

Does it move at all? Mine lifted right out, though it did catch a bit on the stud threads at times.

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[Deleted User 38384]

Does it move at all? Mine lifted right out, though it did catch a bit on the stud threads at times.

I found a thread on here that tells me which part number is for the hundred and fuse and why, so at least I can order it but I'm still going to need to know how to take this thing off at some point in the future, preferably before Friday when I get the part and have to replace it.

Like in the video from my post on the first page, the tabs move individually, but it's almost like that back plastic area where the fuses are, is stuck.

Honestly I get the feeling now that I'm just going to have to take the whole fuse box off and maybe push it from the bottom.

 

[hilljumper]

Like in the video from my post on the first page, the tabs move individually, but it's almost like that back plastic area where the fuses are, is stuck.

Honestly I get the feeling now that I'm just going to have to take the whole fuse box off and maybe push it from the bottom.

Why are you removing the fuse rail?

 

[Deleted User 38384]

Why are you removing the fuse rail?

At this point it's because it's stuck and next time when I actually need it out, I don't want to have trouble getting it out. So get it unstuck for now and maybe make sure it doesn't get stuck next time.

 

[CarbonSteel]

At this point it's because it's stuck and next time when I actually need it out, I don't want to have trouble getting it out. So get it unstuck for now and maybe make sure it doesn't get stuck next time.

So nothing blown? I would be shocked if something melted that is causing it to stick. Not that it helps, but I was really surprised how easily mine can out. You essentially drop it into the slot. I wound have expected the large metal tab to slide between metal tabs, but it does not and not sure it serves any purpose at all except to cause you issues at this point.

 

[Ratbert]

At this point it's because it's stuck and next time when I actually need it out, I don't want to have trouble getting it out. So get it unstuck for now and maybe make sure it doesn't get stuck next time.

No chance of fucking something else up in the process?

 

[Deleted User 38384]

I do have a thought though, I tried yanking it out yesterday when the engine was still pretty hot, it was only like maybe two or three hours after I shut it off that I tried yanking out the main fuse rail.

I wonder if maybe the plastic that is in both the main fuse rail and the fuse box surrounding it maybe was expanded because of the heat. Also it was the hottest point in the day in texas, with 100° weather and I was in my garage that was probably closer to 115.

You think if I let it cool off for a day or two and then maybe put an ice pack on there, it might come off a little easier?

Or do you think it wouldn't expand enough to matter?

 

[Deleted User 38384]

So nothing blown?

I don't know that yet. I was going to test it later today when I get home. I spent so much time fiddling with it and inspecting the rest of my vehicle that I totally forgot to actually test it.

No chance of fucking something else up in the process?

Possibly, but you know what they say right...

Like I said though, if I don't get it out now, when I actually needed out on the side of the road or something, then I'm fucked! So probably better to figure it out in my garage!

 

[CarbonSteel]

I do have a thought though, I tried yanking it out yesterday when the engine was still pretty hot, it was only like maybe two or three hours after I shut it off that I tried yanking out the main fuse rail.

I wonder if maybe the plastic that is in both the main fuse rail and the fuse box surrounding it maybe was expanded because of the heat. Also it was the hottest point in the day in texas, with 100° weather and I was in my garage that was probably closer to 115.

You think if I let it cool off for a day or two and then maybe put an ice pack on there, it might come off a little easier?

Or do you think it wouldn't expand enough to matter?

Mine would "wobble" with the slack around the metal tab. I would be surprised if it could expand that much. I would say to be VERY CAREFUL if you remove the fuse box. A number of horror stories posted here from people who chose to remove the fuse box to replace the auxiliary battery. The connectors under the box are somewhat delicate and if misaligned and forced together will be nothing but a source of continuous electrical problems.

Be SURE that you have disconnected all power sources before starting the work (not sure if the diesel has an auxiliary battery or not).

 

[roaniecowpony]

 

[Ratbert]

I don't know that yet. I was going to test it later today when I get home. I spent so much time fiddling with it and inspecting the rest of my vehicle that I totally forgot to actually test it.


Possibly, but you know what they say right...

Like I said though, if I don't get it out now, when I actually needed out on the side of the road or something, then I'm fucked! So probably better to figure it out in my garage!

Understood. At this point it's an itchy scab that you've got no choice but to pick at.

 

[Deleted User 38384]

Mine would "wobble" with the slack around the metal tab. I would be surprised if it could expand that much. I would say to be VERY CAREFUL if you remove the fuse box. A number of horror stories posted here from people who chose to remove the fuse box to replace the auxiliary battery. The connectors under the box are somewhat delicate and if misaligned and forced together will be nothing but a source of continuous electrical problems.

Be SURE that you have disconnected all power sources before starting the work (not sure if the diesel has an auxiliary battery or not).

Mine doesn't!

Copy that guy!

Duly noted, I think I'll just avoid yanking out the whole fuse box then. I don't need any more problems after this shit is done. My dad has a couple of long steel rod hook tools, skinny little things with smooth surfaces for getting things you dropped out of tight spaces. I mean like thin then rods, but they're still so they're strong, I might try using that to pry underneath the metal tabs and that way I can lift them all up at once.

But yeah at this point, I think I'm going to completely avoid removing the fuse box!

 

[Terrymo]

Mine doesn't!

Copy that guy!

Duly noted, I think I'll just avoid yanking out the whole fuse box then. I don't need any more problems after this shit is done. My dad has a couple of long steel rod hook tools, skinny little things with smooth surfaces for getting things you dropped out of tight spaces. I mean like thin then rods, but they're still so they're strong, I might try using that to pry underneath the metal tabs and that way I can lift them all up at once.

But yeah at this point, I think I'm going to completely avoid removing the fuse box!

@Tredsdert, before you start tearing stuff apart and throwing it across the garage read this.

Ok I just removed and replaced mine. I used a plastic trim tool to lift the front edges up one at a time and then slid a cheap thin cable tie under the back where it makes a 90 and pulled up. It worked easily. However until i used the zip tie mine felt like the threads on the studs were keeping the fuse array from lifting

 

[Deleted User 38384]

@Tredsdert, before you start tearing stuff apart and throwing it across the garage read this.

Ok I just removed and replaced mine. I used a plastic trim tool to lift the front edges up one at a time and then slid a cheap thin cable tie under the back where it makes a 90 and pulled up. It worked easily. However until i used the zip tie mine felt like the threads on the studs were keeping the fuse array from lifting

If you were next to me, I would kiss you!!!!

Is that your NOCO genius?

I just purchased one of those I'm going to have to hit you up and see how you installed yours cuz I'm not sure how to install mine.

 

[Terrymo]

If you were next to me, I would kiss you!!!!

Is that your NOCO genius?

I just purchased one of those I'm going to have to hit you up and see how you installed yours cuz I'm not sure how to install mine.

At least buy me a beer before you start trying to kiss me. Yes a Noco charger. I will find the link for the install for you.

Link to Noco pics and some under hood wiring.
https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/fo...hood-wiring-organization.121069/#post-2521739

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