I thought the rear 12v socket was dead (turned out to be an issue with the coolbox plugged into it thankfully). so tried to get the fuse out. simplz ?
about 40 mins later after much cursing, gave up on removing it and tested across it with multimeter hoping beyond everything it was intact …. and it was.
is there a trick ? the supplied tool won't even go on it..
Dean
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2011 D4 XS - OBD port protection, RLD spare wheel protector, All LED interiors lights, Timed Climate enabled, iiD tool paired.
2011 D4 Landmark - Stolen from same dealer before I paid for it
2011 D4 GS - Stolen whilst at dealer ... All LED interiors lights, DRLs, Spare Wheel protector.
1996 300Tdi - Eaten by tin worms
14th Jun 2018 5:30 pm
Erea
Member Since: 19 Mar 2012
Location: Munster
Posts: 1509
If you have big hands like me the only choices you have are find a child to pull the fuse or get a very long nose pliers
14th Jun 2018 6:01 pm
gstuart
Member Since: 21 Oct 2016
Location: kent
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by way of comparison, the world record for VW Beetle engine swap is 1 m 6 s. and IIRC, that's better than the time to change one of the spark plugs on the VW.
the suggested tool … looks ok but I had had ideas for a better version BUT the long plastic one is coming up at 57p delivered on Amazon. can't compete.
14th Jun 2018 9:49 pm
discoteca
Member Since: 08 Mar 2010
Location: Warwickshire
Posts: 1477
Bathroom tweezers are your best bet I find.
15th Jun 2018 12:34 am
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
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Are you putting first dibs on the bits I bought from you ?.
Dean
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2011 D4 XS - OBD port protection, RLD spare wheel protector, All LED interiors lights, Timed Climate enabled, iiD tool paired.
2011 D4 Landmark - Stolen from same dealer before I paid for it
2011 D4 GS - Stolen whilst at dealer ... All LED interiors lights, DRLs, Spare Wheel protector.
1996 300Tdi - Eaten by tin worms
15th Jun 2018 6:05 am
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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Location: Off again! :-)
Posts: 73122
Nah, I have a few souvenirs from Dark Bluie. Anything that fitted my D4, and was likely to need, were kept.
Regretting never quite getting round to buying the long reach fuse tool.
Should fuse 63 be added to yearly service items ? Right PITA..
Dean
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2011 D4 XS - OBD port protection, RLD spare wheel protector, All LED interiors lights, Timed Climate enabled, iiD tool paired.
2011 D4 Landmark - Stolen from same dealer before I paid for it
2011 D4 GS - Stolen whilst at dealer ... All LED interiors lights, DRLs, Spare Wheel protector.
1996 300Tdi - Eaten by tin worms
5th Jun 2019 7:55 am
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
Posts: 73122
Jut stick it on the service request list, after preventative engine swap.
ISTR Robbie recommended surgical grip thingies, like we all saw in M.A.S.H. many, many years ago.
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... All LED interiors lights, DRLs, Spare Wheel protector.
bathroom.
