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Always replace fuses with the correct rating/value fuse and certainly don't ever be tempted to use a higher rated fuse to “stop the thing blowing”.

A fuse box is a metal box containing screw-in fuses and cartridge fuses. Smaller than the electrical service panels found in most homes today, fuse boxes contain between six and 12 fuses.

Now that I've got your attention, I'll backpedal and say that in an emergency I once had to replace a blown 15-amp with a 20-amp because that was the only spare in the fuse box.

Having located the box, open the plastic cover and instantly one can find a number of coloured fuses placed very nicely within the compartment.

There are aftermarket fuse panel kits that include multiple fuses, relays, and wiring bundles. However, while easy to use, they can be fairly costly.

Where to find the fuse box in your car, how to determine if you've got a blown fuse, and everything else you need to know about car fuses ...