Fuse Panel

[jwebb]

Yesterday I lost my turn signals and my 4-way flasher, pulled the (2) flashers and was VERY surprised to have water drip out of both? Replaced both and the 10A turn signal fuse and all's good. Anyone ever had a similar incident? don't know how the water got there!

[JohnK]

The likely source is water running down the windshield post and into the fuse box. There have been several threads discussing the best way to seal that. I think that typically people seal it up from underneath with silicone around the post where it comes through the body.

[GoDadGo]

JohnK Is 100% Correct!

You need to Seal The Windshield Stanchion so that water can't drip down to moisten your fuse block.
This design flaw is exactly why I moved the fuse block to the passenger side of the car.
Taking this action caused me to flip the blinkers, but it also uncluttered the footbox.
Rain is plentiful in South East Louisiana and happens often, especially in Summer.

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[edwardb]

Yup, happened to me. Twice before I figured it out. :rolleyes: Slow learner I guess. In addition to sealing the windshield posts at the body, suggest changing to solid state flashers. They're typically sealed so not subject to moisture/water like the old style ones. Plus are more reliable.

[jwebb]

Seal it I will....Thanks!
Surprised it took 4 years to create the issue...

[Derald Rice]

This is why my fuse box is now in the trunk.

Even though I did not have problems with it above my left knee, it always
concerned me about how vulnerable it was in that location.

So when I did a re-wire, I put the fuse box in the driest location in the car.

[j.miller]

This is why my fuse box is now in the trunk.

Even though I did not have problems with it above my left knee, it always
concerned me about how vulnerable it was in that location.

So when I did a re-wire, I put the fuse box in the driest location in the car.

Well Derald, If you had put it in the driest place possible you would have put it in your sense of humor ! HA ! HOW YA DOIN BUDDY ! LONG TIME ! Love ya man !...da Bat

[Derald Rice]

This is not a joke, my fuse box really is in the trunk, mounted on the drivers side wall.

[Avalanche325]

Anybody? Change that to EVERYbody.

Any as stated, go at it from the bottom. I tried form the top multiple times.......and changed multiple flashers. Bit the bullet and sealed it from the bottom and never had another problem.