cd player inline fuse

Post by **singleton** » Thu Jul 30, 2009 9:44 pm

Hello all, I have fitted a modern cd player in the glovebox of my 68 minor, it takes its constant and switchable supplies from the fuse box. Someone suggested i should also fit an inline fuse between the fusebox and stereo. Will the fuses in box be sufficient and if not do i fit the inline fuse to the switchable or constant? It works fine just dont want to take any chances.

Post by **callyspoy** » Thu Jul 30, 2009 11:43 pm

Hi singleton, does the stereo not have a fuse in the back of it? i thought most modern ones had an inbuilt fuse...

Post by **d_harris** » Fri Jul 31, 2009 12:03 am

Most, not all

The kenwood unit from the fiesta that was new in 2003 certainly doesn't have a fuse in the rear

IMHO its worth having a seperate fuse for anything that you add into the car. For that reason I have 2 additional fuse boxes - one for switched, one for non switched

Post by **PSL184** » Fri Jul 31, 2009 12:37 am

The fuse in the back of the radio (if fitted) will usually only blow if there are shorts or faults within the radio itself - best to fit an in line fuse to the constant supply at the very least....