Fusible Link?
 

A friend of mine who owned a Subaru suggested that I cary around an extra "fusible link" because his blew one night on a dark winding road and had no lights. Said it was very scary driving home. My question is what does it look like and where is it?

The fusible link is found in the fuse box in the engine compartment. It looks like an upside down U and there is a fastener on each end.

I don't carry an extra one, but maybe I should. :o

Agreed, its never something i put real thought into keeping for just an emergancy but now that i think about it Its kinda silly that i don't have an extra one just in case.

I hope I didn't put the jinx:domo:on you guys:eek:. I guess I can get it any auto store or subaruparts. com?

There are probably generic ones available in certain amperage ratings. Our is 100A? Don't quote me on that.

The SVX circuitry is arranged so that the headlights and associated relays are not within the circuit protected by the fusible link. The lighting circuits comprise separate individually fused circuits for safety reasons. There is therefore no reason for concern in this regard. :)

So what would happen if the fusible link would blow?

The alternator will not charge, as the charging circuit will be interrupted. Various items not controlled via the ignition switch, will not operate.

Suppose it does blow, would the CEL or POWER lights come on?

The charge light should come on. Diagnosing from the wiring diagram is time consuming, pulling the link will take minutes and will disclose all.

More SVX knowledge jammed into the majority of my brain:D

This just came up again because someone needed one and wanted to get one. They did not have one at the auto parts store. It is a 1.5 amp fusible link and looks like it is only available at Subaru. If anyone has gotten one anywhere else, let me know and I will let them know. Thanks :)

1.5a??? Did you mean 150a??

I think this quoted figure involves the cross section of the fuse element/wire, rather than a current rating.

Maybe, but look at this and it may help. This is the cover to the fuses. It has the 1.5 and I am not sure what that refers to. I looked in the owners manual and it just says 1.5 and doesn't give amps or anything else. :confused: All of the rest have 10A or 15A, but for the fusible link, it just has the 1.5 and is not labeled.