Blown Radio Fuse

Gregor77 · Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2012 7:05 am Post subject: Blown Radio Fuse

Anyone know where I can get the fuse for the radio? It's really small and I can't see any indication of what type it is. Mad

It's about half the size of a normal round glass fuse.

ned · Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2012 7:12 am Post subject:

Radio Shack?

Gregor77 · Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2012 7:17 am Post subject:

Any guess what I can ask them for? The wiring on the bus looks stock as the connector has a flat screw drive to pinch the wire to the case. The fuse is about 2-3 cm long.

busdaddy · Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2012 7:44 am Post subject:

What radio do you have?
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Gregor77 · Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2012 7:46 am Post subject:

I have to check the model, but it is the factory radio from 68. AM/FM two big black dials... lol!

busdaddy · Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2012 8:26 am Post subject:

The factory radio for a North American delivered bus looks like this unless it's got one listed on the M plate:
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You most likely have a dealer installed Motorola or Bendix (sometimes called Sapphire) find it here and see what fuse it requires: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/manuals/radios.php
Most radios of the era used something between a 1.5-5 amp fuse, if you can't find one at Canadian tire you may have to upgrade to a modern inline blade style fuse holder.
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Rust NEVER sleeps and stock never goes out of style.

Wanted, 68-73 westy OG plaid curtains, singles OK.

Gregor77 · Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2012 8:33 am Post subject:

1968 Motorola Sapphire IX

That is the one that is in the van... looks to be a AGA 5Amp fuse?

Gregor77 · Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2012 8:34 am Post subject:

Yes, my next thought was to use a modern fuse inline.... Thanks for the help!

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