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    Car Fuses

    Car fuses, also called automotive fuses, are electrical safety devices used to protect various circuits in a vehicle from damage caused by excessive current flow. They are small, low-cost components that are designed to break or blow when a circuit experiences an overload or short circuit.

    The primary purpose of a car fuse is to protect the electronics, wiring and integrated devices within your vehicle. With an increasing amount of electronics incorporated into each car, fuses are vital to safeguard drivers and passengers. You can learn more in our car fuses guide.

    What are blade fuses?

    Blade fuses (sometimes called bladed fuses or spade fuses) are the most common type of fuse found in modern cars and lorries. They have a plastic body and metal prongs that fit into the sockets. Blade fuses are easy to install into a fuse box or fuse holders as they are a simple push-in component. There are four common blade fuse sizes:

    • Maxi blade fuses (APX fuses) are the biggest type of car fuse. They have the highest amperage rating and are suited to heavy duty applications.
    • Regular blade fuses (APR, ATC or ATO fuses) are the most popular and are suited to low voltage applications.
    • Mini blade fuses (APM or ATM fuses) are smaller than regular blade fuses and cover a similar amperage range.
    • Micro blades fuses are the smallest type of blade fuse and cover a smaller range of amperage. They are available with two or three prongs.

    Why are blade fuses different colours?

    Blade fuses utilise a standard colour coding system that shows what their current rating is. This can help you to easily find and replace a fuse within your car.

    Other types of car fuse

    While most modern vehicles use blade fuses, other types are available. Many older vehicles still use 'Bosch' style or ceramic fuses (also called torpedo, ATS or GBC fuses). Classic car restorations often still require these older types of fuses.

    Link fuses are also commonly found within vehicles. These are used for higher current and higher power applications. These are available as strips, or as 'midi link fuses' or 'mega link fuses' (depending on size). Link fuses are normally bolted down in place within a fuse box or fuse holder.

    240 Products showing for Car Fuses

    Littelfuse
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    5A
    Blade
    Mini
    32V dc
    Brown
    10.9mm
    3.8mm
    8.8mm
    -
    PA 66
    F
    -40°C
    +125°C
    -
    iMaXX
    -
    1A
    Blade
    -
    80V
    Black
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Littelfuse
    -
    15A
    Blade
    Mini
    32V dc
    Blue
    10.9mm
    3.8mm
    8.8mm
    -
    PA 66
    F
    -40°C
    +125°C
    -
    Littelfuse
    -
    80A
    Blade
    Maxi
    32V dc
    Natural
    29.21mm
    8.85mm
    34.29mm
    -
    Plastic
    T
    -40°C
    +125°C
    -
    Littelfuse
    -
    80A
    BF1
    -
    32V dc
    Natural
    42mm
    12mm
    8mm
    42 x 8 x 12mm
    Thermoplastic
    T
    -40°C
    +125°C
    BF1
    Littelfuse
    -
    60A
    Blade
    Maxi
    32V dc
    Blue
    29.21mm
    8.85mm
    34.29mm
    -
    Plastic
    T
    -40°C
    +125°C
    -
    Littelfuse
    -
    4A
    Blade
    ATO
    32V dc
    Pink
    19.1mm
    5.1mm
    12.3mm
    -
    PA 66
    F
    -40°C
    +150°C
    -
    Littelfuse
    -
    150A
    BF2
    -
    32V dc
    Orange
    67.3mm
    18.8mm
    10.4mm
    -
    Thermoplastic
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Eaton
    -
    150A
    Blade
    ANL
    32 V ac, 80 Vdc
    Tan
    81mm
    22.2mm
    -
    -
    Ceramic
    T
    -
    -
    -
    Littelfuse
    -
    300A
    CF
    -
    58V dc
    Grey, White
    23.5mm
    11.5mm
    20mm
    23.5 x 20 x 11.5mm
    Ceramic
    F
    -
    -
    CF8
    Littelfuse
    -
    400A
    Time Delay
    -
    32V dc
    Purple
    29.2mm
    19.05mm
    10.72mm
    29.2 x 19.05 x 10.72mm
    PPA
    T
    -40°C
    +125°C
    MEGA
    Littelfuse
    -
    150A
    Bolt Down
    Maxi
    32V dc
    Orange
    68.58mm
    19.05mm
    10.67mm
    -
    PPA
    T
    -40°C
    +125°C
    -
    Wickmann
    -
    35A
    Blade
    ATO
    32V dc
    Green
    19.1mm
    5.1mm
    12.3mm
    19.1 x 5.1 x 18.8mm
    PA 66
    -
    -40°C
    +105°C
    ATOF
    Littelfuse
    -
    100A
    CF
    -
    58V dc
    Grey, White
    23.5mm
    11.5mm
    20mm
    23.5 x 20 x 11.5mm
    Ceramic
    F
    -
    -
    CF8
    Littelfuse
    -
    40A
    BF1
    -
    32V dc
    Green
    42mm
    12mm
    8mm
    42 x 8 x 12mm
    Thermoplastic
    T
    -40°C
    +125°C
    BF1
    iMaXX
    -
    5A
    -
    -
    80V dc
    Tan
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Littelfuse
    -
    50A
    Fuse Strips
    -
    80V dc
    Grey, White
    82mm
    22mm
    10.5mm
    82 x 10.5 x 22mm
    Ceramic
    F
    -
    -
    -
    Eaton
    -
    25A
    Blade
    -
    32V dc
    Clear
    7.5mm
    4.3mm
    8.4mm
    7.5 x 4.3 x 8.4mm
    Brass
    F
    -
    -
    -
    Littelfuse
    -
    250A
    Bolt Down
    Maxi
    32V dc
    Pink
    68.58mm
    19.05mm
    10.67mm
    -
    PPA
    T
    -40°C
    +125°C
    -
    Littelfuse
    -
    15A
    Blade
    ATO
    32V dc
    Blue
    19.1mm
    5.1mm
    12.3mm
    -
    PA 66
    F
    -40°C
    +150°C
    -
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