Completely Missing Fuse

[Alves]

Hey guys, today got around to the Fuse box, first I noticed a few blown fuses, expected. Then a few missing, not good but no big deal. Then I noticed fuse 7 was not only missing but the entire housing is gone. It literally looks like someone went in there and ripped it out. Now there's no way to put it in. Is there a way around it or do I need to buy a completely new fuse box. I was going to any way but not so soon.

[deloumis]

11018

Throw one of these bad boys in there if it already isn't
(Likely already there) I believe that fuse is for a few things including the fuel pump. If it was gone a lot of things would not work (including engine).

[outatym2001]

Please read my post number 4 in the thread below. If you have any further question don't hesitate to ask. On a thirty one year old car I would highly recommend replacing anything that is melted that has to do with the electrical systems. I know you didn't mention melted but you said fuse number 7 housing is gone.
Deloumis shows a picture of a good replacement for now.

Fuse block replacement
http://dmctalk.org/showthread.php?1021-Fuse-block-replacement

[Alves]

11018

Throw one of these bad boys in there if it already isn't
(Likely already there) I believe that fuse is for a few things including the fuel pump. If it was gone a lot of things would not work (including engine).

When you say the engine wouldn't work do you mean 100 % ? The only thing I have been having trouble with is the coolant circulating properly other wise the engine is working ok. Could they be related? I doubt it but I guess it's worth asking.

[deloumis]

When you say the engine wouldn't work do you mean 100 % ? The only thing I have been having trouble with is the coolant circulating properly other wise the engine is working ok. Could they be related? I doubt it but I guess it's worth asking.

Lambda relay
Lambda ECU
Frequency valve
Fuel Pump
CPR

If it was just cut off your engine would not start. Look for some fuses around the area that may have been added.
The coolant could be air trapped in the system, have you tried bleeding?

[Alves]

Lambda relay
Lambda ECU
Frequency valve
Fuel Pump
CPR

If it was just cut off your engine would not start. Look for some fuses around the area that may have been added.
The coolant could be air trapped in the system, have you tried bleeding?

Ya it seems the previous owner straight wired after removing the fuse ( if that makes sense) I did bleed it. I think it's a leak somewhere in the engine because the ground was dry but after some time all the coolant was gone. I'm assuming it burnt up in the engine.

I'm sure you have all figured out I'm no mechanic and I'm learning as I go lol

[Dangermouse]

I hope you mean "straight wired with an in-line fuse holder" as deloumis illustrated above!

If not, you should definitely plan on adding one. All your cars circuits should be fuse protected.

[David T]

I would hope your motor is not 'burning" the coolant. More likely it is leaking into the area under the intake manifold and pooling in the recesses. You probably need to do all of the seals, gaskets, hoses, and water pump. You also probably need a radiator and metal header tank. Hooking up a cooling system pressure tester will help you find the leaks.
David Teitelbaum



I hope you mean "straight wired with an in-line fuse holder" as deloumis illustrated above!

If not, you should definitely plan on adding one. All your cars circuits should be fuse protected.