How Do You Check a Fuse Box

Touch the bare metal on top of each fuse with the test light’s probe. If the 12-volt test light illuminates, there is current at that connection. Touch the bare metal inside each fuse holder if you are looking for a spare fuse location that has a current.

How can you tell if a fuse box is bad?

Touch the bare metal on top of each fuse with the test light’s probe. If the 12-volt test light illuminates, there is current at that connection. Touch the bare metal inside each fuse holder if you are looking for a spare fuse location that has a current.

How do I know if my fuse box is working?

Open the box door and turn on the flashlight to inspect the fuses. Look closely at each fuse. The window on a good fuse will be clear. The window on a fuse that has “blown” to cut off the power and protect the circuit will be cloudy black or gray.