in a car if it matters what car its a dodge ram 2002 1500 quad cab 4x2
2007-01-09 10:16:40 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Dodge
It doesn't matter what kind of vehicle you drive if it has a fuse panel it is there to protect the devises that use the electricity from the battery and the alternator.
The alternator and the battery may produce more amperage than the devices in the car could handle, if this happens and you are running, for example, your radio, the fuse will blow to protect the radio. saving more money in the long run due to the replacement cost of the fuse compared to the replacement cost of the radio.
But if you keep blowing fuses then it could be a problem with the regulator in the alternator.
2007-01-09 10:37:26 · answer #1 · answered by Broadsword 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fuses make sure that components do not receive a current big enough to damage it should an electrical fault happen. Basically, it protects electrical components in your car from being damaged or causing a fire. The fuse blows when more current than the component is designed to handle enters the circuit.
2007-01-09 18:29:20 · answer #2 · answered by David 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first answer is correct..but a fuse is also there to protect against a short in the system/overload of electricity so it cant damage any components or melt wires and start a fire
2007-01-09 18:30:46 · answer #3 · answered by red77chevy350 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A fuse panel is a group of experts who meet once a month and decide on all matters concerning fuses.
2007-01-09 23:23:44 · answer #4 · answered by Me again 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a fuse box is the safety switch in your electrical system..... it assigns a fuse for everything that needs electricity to run.... this way if one goes bad, you can keep driving and have everything work... turn signals radio...etc.... there is also a fuse panel under your hood and a fuseable link in your charging system...
2007-01-09 18:31:05 · answer #5 · answered by k m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it regulates the power from the battery to the electrical components in a vehicle.
2007-01-09 18:24:13 · answer #6 · answered by ben. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋