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Thread: Fused Jumper Wire with On/Off switch...

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    Default Fused Jumper Wire with On/Off switch...

    Hopefully this will help those newer do-it-yourselfers:

    While doing some recent fuel pump work I was reading in the Bentley about the testing procedures and ran across the mention, and the need, to have a Fused Jumper Wire with an On/Off switch.

    So I hit five local auto parts stores, RadioShack, Sears, and a local electrical contractor supply store looking for one.
    I got a blank stare each time I asked.

    So I figured it can't be that difficult, so I went about making my own and here's the result:



    The whole thing cost about $10 US, but it took a bit of time running to different stores to get the different parts.
    Here is the Detailed explanation with what part is what:


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    nice work with the switch and post!
    Gone but not forgotten

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    I wish I could handle a PC so good to make such nice instructions.
    Great diagram, a picture is worth more than 1000 words sometimes.
    Thanks!

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    Its a great diagram, you should write repair manuals.

    Anyways, why would you want a switch on a fuse circuit? I cannot think of any reason why you would want to shut down an entire circuit at once?
    Greg Mannino
    Car Audio.Video.Security.Navigation Guru
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    Default Reason for the switch...

    Quote Originally Posted by gmannino
    Anyways, why would you want a switch on a fuse circuit? I cannot think of any reason why you would want to shut down an entire circuit at once?
    As Bentley's states..."To avoid fuse/relay panel damage from repeated connecting and disconnecting, also include a toggle switch."

    In my case, testing fuel pump issues, you pull the fuel pump relay and plug the jumper into the slots for terminals #30 and #87. With the switch you can control the test better and not engage the pump test until you're ready.

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    Default Thanks...it's my job...

    I'm a creative director at an ad agency so I make images and layouts on a regular basis...so I can feed the kids and repair the bimmers.

    I'm just glad to be able to use the skills to help out here and contribute.

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    Twins!!!


    10/90 Build 525im, 630,000+km, Eibach/Sachs, Engine Rebuild
    *RIP Oskar the DOG *

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    Oh, now that I look at yours again, mine is definitely the ugly twin.

    10/90 Build 525im, 630,000+km, Eibach/Sachs, Engine Rebuild
    *RIP Oskar the DOG *

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