Everything still works without fuses

It seems that my fusebox is pointless because if I remove all of the fuses everything still works ! , I've been told that this means that there is a live feed on the wrong side of the fuses , how would I go about finding out where this positive is coming from , I'm assuming that it's a spade connector in the wrong place but I don't want to start swapping them around and guessing what should be where , thanks in advance

It's difficult to predict what a previous owner has done to the wiring without looking at it in some detail. You need three things, a wiring diagram for you vehicle, a multimeter or test lamp and a lot of patience. To confirm a live feed at either side of the fuse box, check it with a multimeter with the fuses removed. Look for any wires that don't look original and trace them. Also look for any damaged insulation, it might be that a live wire is shorting the fusebox. I can't seem to find my Haynes manual cos my bloody wife is forever moving stuff, so I'm not able to tell you which colour is which.

Col

Amazing!

assuming it's series 3 as you mention several fuses View attachment 191324 I will take a guess at petrol

Colthebrummie said:

my bloody wife is forever moving stuff

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mine does that, I am forever finding stuff she "hasn't moved"

ARE YES BUT SHE PUT IT IN A SAFE PLACE ,BUT CAN'T REMEMBER WHERE

I love my wife dearly (as in expensive) but sometimes, I'd like to push her off a mountain.

Col

My series is my sanctuary.........(it helps that it has tea making capacity and a bicuit stash))

Do you have a relay fitted. Little cube probably left side of radiator where the wiring loom spilts.