jwbeck17

I am going to add spade fuse jumpers to my emergency kit, since so many had them at Frenzy. Is that something you can buy, or is it better to make? If they have to be made, I am happy to do so, but want to know how best to do so. Also , how many should I have with me?

Thanks!

SeanR

Just make them, or I can make some and have Roger put them in the next box to go out.

WyattsRide

Pretty easy to make yourself. I made mine with specs given to me by Sean. I can give you the info tonight when I get home if you like.

I had my jumper with me at Frenzy and offered it, but at the time nobody seemed interested in using it. (Sorry, it is the Fuel Pump relay jumper that I'm talking about) What are the Fuse Jumpers?

123quattro

It takes about 1 minute and $2 of wire and terminals from radio shack. You will have enough stuff left over to probably make another 5 of them as well.

bureau13

Yeah I know you can end up blowing fuses, but wouldn't it be better to have some of those lying around, that you can plug in and test? The reason I say is that if the circuit is blowing a fuse, that's generally the cheapest part that will blow, but if you replace it with a wire...well the wire is unlikely to protect whatever is next in line. I know you all know this so maybe I'm misunderstanding why you need these...

linderpat

I think Jason means relay jumpers, not fuse jumpers. A relay jumper allows you to activate a component over a bad relay. It is also a way to determine if the relay is bad - for instance, no fuel, pull the fuel pump relay, jump it, and see if the fuel pump activates. Also, if you just want to pressure the system, jump the fuel pump relay and pressure up without starting the car. Otherwise, you are correct - you don't need a fuse jumper, you just need a new fuse, and if it keeps blowing, you then need to figure out why.

Wisconsin Joe

Here is a pic of a very nice one. Not hard at all to make:

https://rennlist.com/forums/928-foru...l#post11292619

Not a big surprise who posted it.

andy-gts

I bought mine at NAPA

bureau13

Thanks for the clarification. I feel better now :-)

jwbeck17

So sorry... I was talking relay jumper, but with an inline fuse port.

Thanks!

hb4

I've seen one of these with an inline switch. That seemed like a good idea as well.

Alan

Only if the switch is rated for enough current...and has a fuse

For general purpose jumpers you want nice beefy wire (12AWG or less) and a good solid fuseholder and selection of fuses.

Using plain wire jumpers can be risky - are you 100% sure you have the right relay & relay terminals? Much better to blow a fuse than the wiring on the back of your CE panel....

Alan

123quattro

Alan makes a good point.

Tony

Yup..ive got a switch in mine with some longer wire. Never know when you are stranded and actually need control of a fuel pump relay or the likes. Handy for diagnosing things as well when you can control it without having to reach in an plug and unplug the connection.

davek9

Make some "three way" Jumpers too along with the two way's while your at it and the Iron is hot