melted fuse in fuse box left front head lamp 2008 xl

[johns2008]

does one replace the fuse box , entirely? i dug out as much as i could then shoved a fuse in .. works but ?

 

[Joseph Garcia]

If it works again, go with it.

 

[Doubeleive]

does one replace the fuse box , entirely? i dug out as much as i could then shoved a fuse in .. works but ?

under the fuse box there are different "blocks" that can be unclipped and put on a new or used one
used ones run about $80 online
this is what it looks like underneath
normally the fuse should not melt you must have a short somewhere, you can add a extra ground to prevent that from happening again or getting worse. aftermarket HID's are notorious for melting fuse's and should be ran off of a rely directly from the battery instead.

 

[johns2008]

Thanks,, I believe i'm running original lights, if i lift the top of the box off have i disabled it or can i look and reset then order the parts? any videos of this anywhere?

 

[Doubeleive]

Thanks,, I believe i'm running original lights, if i lift the top of the box off have i disabled it or can i look and reset then order the parts? any videos of this anywhere?

always disconnect the battery first. I would look on ebay for a matching year/model or just order one from the dealer, the handles on the sides are for lifting it off

 

[johns2008]

I can't get the top portion to be released from the blocks. i am pivoting the handles correctly, one person said there's a bolt to remove on the bottom.

 

[Fless]