Vehicles have various electrical parts that need a fuse to shield against short circuits. The car fuse box is responsible for protecting the engine components.
Fuse box importanceThe car has two car boxes which are located beside the engine and under the driver seat. The fuse box under the hood shields the ECU, cooling fan, and battery, while the fuse box near the dashboard protects the power windows, lights, or radio. A fuse box has various fuses, relays, and diodes which are important to shield the electrical circuit from overloading.
Common problems with a faulty fuse boxA faulty fuse box can lead to the circuits overloading, burn marks, and poor wiring.