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Old Mar 27, 2012 | 11:00 PM
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Fuse Box Wierdness

Hey guys,

I'm trying to get my brake(stop) lights working. The switch seems to be fine and the bulbs are brand new. I was having a hard time with the fuse since I didn't have a fuse cover, but after finding one on here, I'm even more confused.

I've got an 89 turbo that had some custom work done to it before I bought it. I know that means all bets are off, but I'm hoping y'all can give me some educated guesses. I've attached a picture of my fuse box.

In the lower left, there is no fuse. From the cover I looked at, there should be a 20 amp fuse there for the brake lights. What are the chances that me putting a 20 amp fuse in there will cause damage?

I've got several other fuses marked base they are extras, or the wrong size. And as you can see, there are 4 wires running into the box.

Whats the best way to figure out what's going on here?
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Old Mar 27, 2012 | 11:20 PM
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don't know why anyone would tap into the turn signal fuse.The other wire taps into room fuse.(all I could see.)
your 20 amp brake light fuse is not there at all,so really TRY IT..all it can do is blow if something is not right.
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Old Mar 29, 2012 | 11:05 PM
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So, I tried it and everything works fine. ... I really wonder why the previous owner pulled this fuse out ... Some of the others I get. He removed the power steering so it makes sense that it's fuse is also gone, but the brake light fuse???

Ah well. Thanks!
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Old Jun 2, 2012 | 07:41 PM
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Where is this located? Im looking for this fusebox and cant find it. Its also dark outside but. Im having this exact problem
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Old Jun 2, 2012 | 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Coopmiami
Where is this located? Im looking for this fusebox and cant find it. Its also dark outside but. Im having this exact problem
Driver kick panel.
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Old Jun 2, 2012 | 07:55 PM
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Thanks.
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