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Internal fuse cover
« on: 11 August 2017, 10:58:24 »

How do I remove the internal fuse cover to enable me to connect a scan tool while driving?

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Re: Internal fuse cover
« Reply #1 on: 11 August 2017, 11:02:06 »

Should just pull forward off it's hinges.
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Re: Internal fuse cover
« Reply #2 on: 11 August 2017, 11:15:36 »

Thanks annihilator I'll give it ago.  :y
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Re: Internal fuse cover
« Reply #3 on: 11 August 2017, 11:44:59 »

Easier to get a mini Blue Tooth Dongle for a few quid that will fit with the cover shut, otherwise if your using a n other dongle or connector just cable tie the cover so its slightly slight and not dangling on your legs.  ;)
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Re: Internal fuse cover
« Reply #4 on: 11 August 2017, 20:35:53 »

Easier to get a mini Blue Tooth Dongle for a few quid that will fit with the cover shut, otherwise if your using a n other dongle or connector just cable tie the cover so its slightly slight and not dangling on your legs.  ;)

It's a cable connection. I will do the zip tie at a last result but really need to remove the hinged cover for a while if its easy enough. I just can't figure out how it pulls straight off. Do I need to remove the pins some how?

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Re: Internal fuse cover
« Reply #5 on: 11 August 2017, 20:36:45 »

Should just pull forward off it's hinges.

Can't seem to pull mine off.
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Re: Internal fuse cover
« Reply #6 on: 11 August 2017, 21:12:19 »

I thought that it was a case of pushing the plastic hinge pins out :-\
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Re: Internal fuse cover
« Reply #7 on: 11 August 2017, 22:30:53 »

I thought that it was a case of pushing the plastic hinge pins out :-\

So did I  :-\
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Re: Internal fuse cover
« Reply #8 on: 11 August 2017, 22:38:02 »

Just plug it in then hold the cover up till you get in the seat then let the cover rest on your leg.

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Re: Internal fuse cover
« Reply #9 on: 11 August 2017, 23:57:59 »

Just plug it in then hold the cover up till you get in the seat then let the cover rest on your leg.
No wonder you crash... ::)

Open the cover and allow to drop down. Then grab the sides next to the hinges and tug firmly towards the steering wheel. Should simply pop off. If it still has the strap attached, this can easily be removed with the cover detached :y
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Re: Internal fuse cover
« Reply #10 on: 12 August 2017, 00:03:09 »

What difference does it make if its resting, the clutch can still be pressed

and what does something that happened 10years ago have to do with a fusebox
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Re: Internal fuse cover
« Reply #11 on: 12 August 2017, 00:10:50 »

Easier to get a mini Blue Tooth Dongle for a few quid that will fit with the cover shut, otherwise if your using a n other dongle or connector just cable tie the cover so its slightly slight and not dangling on your legs.  ;)

It's a cable connection. I will do the zip tie at a last result but really need to remove the hinged cover for a while if its easy enough. I just can't figure out how it pulls straight off. Do I need to remove the pins some how?

Thanks

bluetooth works well, but alternatively just get an extension cable for £1.83

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/272648767890

you can then close the cover, the cable itself is "thin as noodle", apparently :)
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Re: Internal fuse cover
« Reply #12 on: 12 August 2017, 00:13:58 »

What difference does it make if its resting, the clutch can still be pressed

and what does something that happened 10years ago have to do with a fusebox
It's stupid advice when it can readily be removed.
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Re: Internal fuse cover
« Reply #13 on: 12 August 2017, 00:21:09 »

Just plug it in then hold the cover up till you get in the seat then let the cover rest on your leg.
No wonder you crash... ::)

Open the cover and allow to drop down. Then grab the sides next to the hinges and tug firmly towards the steering wheel. Should simply pop off. If it still has the strap attached, this can easily be removed with the cover detached :y

hmm, i'm sure i had to push the pins out first as well. still if you follows dg's recommendation you won't have to worry about pushing them out.  ever again.  ::)
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Re: Internal fuse cover
« Reply #14 on: 12 August 2017, 00:26:37 »

What difference does it make if its resting, the clutch can still be pressed

and what does something that happened 10years ago have to do with a fusebox
It's stupid advice when it can readily be removed.

Its an option, Op cant remove the cover

What about holding the cover closed with black nasty?
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