how do i get to the back of the fuse box?

Cypher007 · Aug 29th, 2004, 12:39

as above 1994 850 t5r.

warthog · Aug 29th, 2004, 13:03

Hi,

you need to take off the dash under-tray on the drivers side (2x 25 Torx fasteners) The rear of the fuse box can then be accessed above the throttle pedal bracket.

Cypher007 · Aug 29th, 2004, 18:41

cheers found it i think. one slight prob theres like a whole load of relays in the way. the reason im asking is i want to use one or two of the spare fuses to run stuff. does anyone know the colour of the spare fuse feeds or even if there wired, cause i dont fancy pulling all those relays out to get to the back side of the fuse box.

warthog · Aug 29th, 2004, 23:39

I'm not sure if the spare fuses are wired. If they were how would the supply to them be switched (permanant live or switched via ignition switch).

If it were me, I would run a seperately fused supply directly from the battery. Don't forget to place the fuse close to the battery supply to protect the wiring in case the feed wire chafes. If you needed it to be switched off with the ignition you could connect a relay in series that was energised by a suitable supply. This would take milliamps so shouldn't affect the fuse rating on the circuit used.

Cypher007 · Aug 30th, 2004, 00:05

i think your right. i think ill run 2x 2.5mm from the batt to a bus bar. that should take the drain i potentially need: 1x 300w inverter 1x 12v 4A fridge.

Aug 29th, 2004, 12:39	#1
Cypher007 Master Member Last Online: May 17th, 2024 09:12 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Lincolnshire	how do i get to the back of the fuse box? as above 1994 850 t5r. __________________ Volvo 854 T5R Yellow 1994 Aquamist 2D (Don & Aquamist) BMC panel filter (Don) Ferrita Cat Back (Don) Denso Iridium Spark Plugs (Hong Kong) PowerFlex Top Engine Mount (?) PowerFlex Wishbone Bushes (Elk Parts) 302mm front brake upgrade Goodridge front hoses (rears to be fitted later) 600W Inverter (ebay) History: 1991 Volvo 340DL (1982) 1994 Volvo 360GLE (1989) 1999 Volvo 360GLT (1988) 2002 Volvo 850GLT (1991) 2004 Volvo 850T5R (1994)

Aug 29th, 2004, 13:03	#2
warthog VOC Member Last Online: Oct 30th, 2021 14:51 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Bristol	RE: how do i get to the back of the fuse box? Hi, you need to take off the dash under-tray on the drivers side (2x 25 Torx fasteners) The rear of the fuse box can then be accessed above the throttle pedal bracket. __________________ Brian '96 T5 Estate Auto

Aug 29th, 2004, 18:41	#3
Cypher007 Master Member Last Online: May 17th, 2024 09:12 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Lincolnshire	RE: how do i get to the back of the fuse box? cheers found it i think. one slight prob theres like a whole load of relays in the way. the reason im asking is i want to use one or two of the spare fuses to run stuff. does anyone know the colour of the spare fuse feeds or even if there wired, cause i dont fancy pulling all those relays out to get to the back side of the fuse box. __________________ Volvo 854 T5R Yellow 1994 Aquamist 2D (Don & Aquamist) BMC panel filter (Don) Ferrita Cat Back (Don) Denso Iridium Spark Plugs (Hong Kong) PowerFlex Top Engine Mount (?) PowerFlex Wishbone Bushes (Elk Parts) 302mm front brake upgrade Goodridge front hoses (rears to be fitted later) 600W Inverter (ebay) History: 1991 Volvo 340DL (1982) 1994 Volvo 360GLE (1989) 1999 Volvo 360GLT (1988) 2002 Volvo 850GLT (1991) 2004 Volvo 850T5R (1994)

Aug 29th, 2004, 23:39	#4
warthog VOC Member Last Online: Oct 30th, 2021 14:51 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Bristol	RE: how do i get to the back of the fuse box? I'm not sure if the spare fuses are wired. If they were how would the supply to them be switched (permanant live or switched via ignition switch). If it were me, I would run a seperately fused supply directly from the battery. Don't forget to place the fuse close to the battery supply to protect the wiring in case the feed wire chafes. If you needed it to be switched off with the ignition you could connect a relay in series that was energised by a suitable supply. This would take milliamps so shouldn't affect the fuse rating on the circuit used. __________________ Brian '96 T5 Estate Auto

Aug 30th, 2004, 00:05	#5
Cypher007 Master Member Last Online: May 17th, 2024 09:12 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Lincolnshire	RE: how do i get to the back of the fuse box? i think your right. i think ill run 2x 2.5mm from the batt to a bus bar. that should take the drain i potentially need: 1x 300w inverter 1x 12v 4A fridge. __________________ Volvo 854 T5R Yellow 1994 Aquamist 2D (Don & Aquamist) BMC panel filter (Don) Ferrita Cat Back (Don) Denso Iridium Spark Plugs (Hong Kong) PowerFlex Top Engine Mount (?) PowerFlex Wishbone Bushes (Elk Parts) 302mm front brake upgrade Goodridge front hoses (rears to be fitted later) 600W Inverter (ebay) History: 1991 Volvo 340DL (1982) 1994 Volvo 360GLE (1989) 1999 Volvo 360GLT (1988) 2002 Volvo 850GLT (1991) 2004 Volvo 850T5R (1994)

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