lotus-62 Posted May 1, 2021 Report Share Posted May 1, 2021 anybody familiar with the female connectors used in the esprit fuse box? don't know how to get one out and need to replace a few thanks,Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdoom Posted May 1, 2021 Report Share Posted May 1, 2021 Bit of a dim photo but looks to be the Buss ( glass tube ) fuse holders? If so, perhaps more wise just to purchase new block from one of the suppliers? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lotus-62 Posted May 2, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2021 17 hours ago, drdoom said: Bit of a dim photo but looks to be the Buss ( glass tube ) fuse holders? If so, perhaps more wise just to purchase new block from one of the suppliers? Cheers no not the glass tube, it's for the standard blade fuses I got one out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarBuff Posted May 2, 2021 Report Share Posted May 2, 2021 Post pictures of the other side of the terminal, please. Commonly, there are little locking tabs that hold the terminal into the plastic. On high-amperage circuits (fuel pump & cooling fans) the current draw could melt the plastic and then the terminals get pushed back when the fuses are fitted. Or, the locking tab could be broken off/bent. (Reminder to all owners, always support the wiring side when plugging in fuses or relays on Lotus cars...)🙄 Quote Atwell Haines '88 Esprit Succasunna, NJ USA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lotus-62 Posted May 2, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2021 3 hours ago, CarBuff said: Post pictures of the other side of the terminal, please. you can see the little lock pin, I made a very small screwdriver even smaller so it fits between the lock and the plastic so they can be pushed out. all I need to know now is what type connector this is so I can buy new ones. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjmuurling Posted May 2, 2021 Report Share Posted May 2, 2021 Looks similar 3-4665/1 -> 1.5-2.5mm2 - Rick Donkers (rdae.nl) Quote Esprit Freak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lotus-62 Posted May 2, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2021 3 hours ago, fjmuurling said: Looks similar 3-4665/1 -> 1.5-2.5mm2 - Rick Donkers (rdae.nl) have been looking at Rick's website before, they do like alike but have the crimp connector quarter of turn offset, I am going to give him a call.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Escape Posted May 2, 2021 Gold FFM Report Share Posted May 2, 2021 How about these? https://www.vehiclewiringproducts.co.uk/c-1-home/c-52-fuse-boxes-fuses/c-122-blade-fuse-holders/p-1163-spare-terminal-for-16-way-fuse-box Quote I have made many mistakes in my life. Buying a multiple Lotus is not one of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lotus-62 Posted May 3, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2021 Filip, they all look alike but are not the same, maybe they fit anyway . if I can't find the correct one I'll order some from rick's website they seem to be the ones that come close to the esprit ones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailorbob Posted May 4, 2021 Report Share Posted May 4, 2021 The terminals look like the ones used in Littel ATO 868 Series fuse holders. The terminal part no. is 09130900Z but it's listed as obsolete on the Littel website. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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