MAN 81254340040 fuse holder

Description

The MAN 81254340040 is a fuse holder designed to protect electrical circuits by housing and securing fuses. It is typically used within the power supply system of vehicles, specifically within the fuse box. This fuse holder provides a secure and reliable connection, preventing shorts and ensuring optimal electrical performance. It measures 25 x 70 x 78 mm.

Key Features & Benefits

A fuse holder, pretty simply, holds the fuse in place. It’s the connector that actually makes the electrical connection through the fuse. It’s usually plastic, sometimes with a little metal bit to help with conductivity. They come in different sizes and configurations depending on the type of fuse your vehicle uses – blade, cartridge, even some older vehicles used glass tube fuses, each needing a specific holder. Think of your car’s electrical system like a highway. The fuse is like a toll booth, regulating the flow of electricity. The fuse holder is part of the on – ramp and off – ramp, making sure the electricity can safely get to where it needs to go. It's a critical piece of that circuit. Electricity travels through the fuse holder to power whatever that circuit controls – lights, radio, engine components, you name it.

Symptoms, Risks & Replacements

Well, fuses are designed to blow – that's their job – to protect the system from overloads. When a fuse blows, the circuit is broken. But a damaged or corroded fuse holder won’t make good contact with the replacement fuse. That means electricity won’t flow even with a good fuse, and you’ll have whatever system that fuse protects failing. Sometimes it’s something obvious like a headlight not working, other times it can be something more subtle. You’ll notice if a circuit is constantly blowing fuses, or just not working at all. A bad fuse holder can also cause overheating and even potentially a fire, so it’s definitely not something to ignore. You can find a wide variety of these, for just about any vehicle, on sites like Fixparts Online. They’re usually pretty inexpensive to replace and a good preventative measure if you’re already messing around with fuses.

Warranty Information

MAN fuse holder (MPN 81254340040) comes with a 1-year warranty.