Re: blown f47 - accessory connector

"Chris Whelan" <cawhelan@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message 
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> BigGirlsBlouse wrote:
>
>> following the collapse of a accesory connector in the socket,
conductive
>> parts shorted out the connector and I believe blew fuse 47 in the
fusebox
>> behind the glove box.
>> Now good ole Haynes manual states "gain access to the fusebox behind
the
>> glovebox" but omits to say how.
>> I could work it out...eventually..but can you guys tell me;
>> * do I remove the glove box via the screw at the rear that I can see in
>> the box?
>> * do i remove by as yet unknown means those yellow circular friction
>> fixings which fix a cover in place which hides the fusebox?
>> or is there any other easy way?
>>
>> grateful of any contributions ta
>
> Open the glovebox, then squeeze the sides inwards whilst pulling down.
The
> glovebox will drop further down, giving you the access needed.
>
> Assuming your Focus is a MK1, (you neglected to mention a year) fuse 47
> protects the LH side lights.
>
> If by accessory connector you meant the cigar lighter, it's fuse 46
(15A).
>
> HTH
>
> Chris
>
>

Thanks Chris...its the new shape..07 reg and ghia as well (its got the MP3

player input socket)