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Posted by: MM1 Jul 24 2022, 12:02 PM

I’m trying to replace fuses in the 914 which I’ve never done before. Can you please tell me if this diagram is correct? (I got it from a thread on 914 World.) It shows that all fuses are 8 amp except for the wiper motor which is 16 amp-it says the two fuses that are to the far right are an 8 and a 16 for unused circuits.

The picture of mine shows it has a 16 amp in the first slot to the left which is a tail lamp and luggage lamp-if the diagram is correct this should be an eight amp.

Posted by: FlacaProductions Jul 24 2022, 12:26 PM

If this is for your 73:
https://bowlsby.net/914/Classic/zTN_Elect_73FuseIndex.pdf

Posted by: MM1 Jul 24 2022, 04:22 PM

Sorry - I am asking about the 1974.

So the 1st picture I found on 914World is invalid?


I found this thread which has a link to Jeff Bowlsby's 1974 fuse index:

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?s=&showtopic=341334&view=findpost&p=2756960


https://bowlsby.net/914/Classic/zTN_Elect_FuseIndex.jpg



Jeff's index above lists 16A fuses for slots 8,10 and 12 (8A for the rest) - can anyone confirm?

My 1974 has no fog lamps (slot 10 according to Jeff) - should I use a 16A anyway, or just an 8A?

Posted by: DC_neun_vierzehn Jul 24 2022, 04:31 PM

Do you have the owners manual? It’s listed there. If not, ask someone with a 74 manual.

Posted by: MM1 Jul 24 2022, 05:38 PM

Don't have one - great idea - does anyone have a 1974 manual (pics of the fuses)?

Posted by: FlacaProductions Jul 24 2022, 05:53 PM

The one you found from Jeff's site for the 74 is right for a 74.

Posted by: SirAndy Jul 24 2022, 06:37 PM

Never seen the picture before. It doesn't seem right.

Posted by: MM1 Jul 24 2022, 09:56 PM

Thank you, Sirs.

I shall adhere to Master Bowlsby’s direction.

I’ll use a 16A for slot 10 even though this ‘74 has no fog lamps.

Posted by: JeffBowlsby Jul 24 2022, 10:33 PM

You will need fuse 10 for your horn, just be sure to check your fog circuits to prevent a short to ground.

Posted by: wonkipop Jul 24 2022, 10:47 PM

74 owners manual.

Posted by: MM1 Jul 25 2022, 11:50 AM

Thank you, Gents!

Posted by: dr914@autoatlanta.com Jul 25 2022, 01:18 PM

owners manual or appendix of the book 914 "tech tips 700" the 70-73 used 8 and 25 the 74-76 8 and 16 amp fuses. Please make sure you put a fuse cover over the fuses when you are done, too easy to knock them out when getting in and out of the car

Posted by: StarBear Jul 25 2022, 01:19 PM

Posted by: MM1 Jul 25 2022, 05:37 PM

Thank you all.

I just replaced them all as instructed and then replaced a relay on the driver side headlight and now everything appears to work. . . I just need to figure out how to get the thing running which is a whole different thread.

Of course I bought a fuse box cover a while back here on 914 World and I can’t find it.

If anyone has one available regardless of condition please PM me. Otherwise I’ll do a WTB thread.

Current condition:

Posted by: MM1 Jul 25 2022, 05:43 PM

So for my 1973 1.7L I can do the same layout (as Jeff’s index above) for fuses one through 12 but substitute 25A for the 16A slots (slots 8,10 and 12 )in the 1974?

Posted by: wonkipop Jul 25 2022, 06:12 PM

@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=22105

not sure if you are mixing it up there just from the way you have written that but i think you have it correct if i am reading you right.

for clarity.
74s have the 16 amp fuses (see my post above of page from owners manual for a 74 1.8, as you asked for. that is from my car and correct manual).


for a 73.
posted here is the fusebox page from the 73 owners manual that i have on file.
its a 25 amp fuse being used.

advice by dr. 914 above correct.


73 owners manual.

Posted by: MM1 Jul 25 2022, 06:17 PM

Yes Sir - that’s what I meant.

Your 1973 manual pic seals it-thank you, Sir. If you ever make it to SoCal lunch or dinner is on me!

Posted by: wonkipop Jul 25 2022, 06:23 PM

you never know. MM1
i've got old friends in LA from Chicago i have not seen in years.
i was intending to get across before covid messed up the world.
might still make it one day if i can stomach the day long plane flight backwards in time.
have a grand plan to drive from calif to texas.

co-incidently my initials are MM - thats my nickname amongst mates.

Posted by: MM1 Jul 25 2022, 08:56 PM

Well, here’s to meetin’ ya one day soon, MM - cheers!