Short version.
Rip out all your fuses and fit new ones.
Long version.
When I bought my Lbug back in '08 the electrics were pretty sad. Several things were not working due to water leaking thru the bulkhead and dripping onto the fusebox causing corrosion. I gave it a quick swipe and all has seemed ok since.
Until last month when my right hand headlight stopped working. Problem was traced back to the fusebox. All fuses looked ok, and a poke and wriggle did nothing.
When I started removing fuses and having a good look at them the problems started to show.
Half of the fuses had holes and rings burned into the ends, and a couple were burned black on the end.
Not to mention the poor condition of the fuse retainers.
Solution.
Swabbed the fuse holders repeatedly with CLR and wiped them with a damp cloth.
Fitted all new fuses.
Result.
Headlights are nearly twice as bright. Engine idles quieter and smoother. More power, too. Wipers moving a bit quicker.
Best $2.00 and half hour I ever spent on a car!
Lucky Phil Wolfsburg Wizard
480 posts · joined Aug 2010 ·
