Glossary / Electrical

fuses

42 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Think of a fuse like a tiny safety switch that stops the car’s wiring from getting too hot. If something is drawing too much power, it blows and you replace it.

Technical Definition

Fuses are safety devices that protect electrical circuits by breaking the connection when too much current flows, preventing overheating and potential fires.

Hear It Discussed

"...I looked at it and a fuse had had blown and I ordered some fuses and placed it and it just blew..."
The Future of the Collector Car Market, Flying Bentley Drones, and Worst Value Cars EP21 THIS CAR POD! with Doug DeMuro & Friends! 19:30

"The Model S no longer has fuses... In the event of a fault, you can't turn the power off. You got to wait for a fuse to blow."
The Tesla Model S Is More Important Than You Think — The Carmudgeon Show w/ Jason Cammisa & Derek Tam-Scott — Ep 235 The Carmudgeon Show 55:25

"Yeah, what it was a little fuse. On the floor, there's all the fuses for everything. There's lights on each one. You can look down to see that it's out."
Live Car Talk From A Texas Cruise In In Wheel Time Podcast: Your Go-To Automotive Talk Show 22:05