What Does a Blown Car Fuse Look Like?

Q: What Does a Blown Car Fuse Look Like?

A: A blown car fuse will have a gap in the metal strip you can see through the transparent fuse housing.

You will know there’s metal strip separation when the metal strip that conducts electricity has a visible gap. Also, a blown fuse can sometimes melt, indicating that it’s been overloaded.

There might be instances where it’s hard to tell whether your car has a blown fuse because not much has changed in terms of appearance. In this case, you can use a multimeter to check for an open circuit, which generally indicates a blown fuse.

Tips on How to Locate a Blown Fuse

Before anything else, make sure that the engine is shut off. The next step is to locate the fuse box, which is usually located underneath the dashboard on the driver’s side. In some vehicles, there might be another fuse box under the hood.

Having a diagram will help you in identifying the name of each fuse. Once you’ve identified the fuse you want to inspect, you can use fuse pullers or pliers to pull it out and visually inspect its condition.