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Car Fuses and Wiring
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How do you test a car fuse?
Answer
Wiki User
October 23, 2011 12:28PM
You can use a multimeter set to resistance. It should show 0 resistance or full scale deflection on an analogue meter, if intact.
You can also use a small lamp (drawing less current than the fuse) connect it to the battery with a wire, including the fuse in circuit. If the lamp lights, the fuse is Ok.
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