The fuse plate direct mounted on the positive battery terminal of my 2007 2.3 multijet ducato has fuses marked 150 ,80 etc one has CAL 5, the 150, 80 are current in amps. Does any one know what CAL5 means? These fuses are not in Manual I guess dealer only fit!

Thanks
Steve

- Check that the fuses on the power supply casing are intact; change any fuses that are damaged as indicated below:
1. Undo the retaining nut and remove the fuse concerned:
(1a) - F73, 50A
(1b) - F72, 70A
(1c) - F71, 80A
(1d) - F70, 150A
(1e) - PowerVAL fuse, CAL4
It is very important to make sure that the nuts securing the fuses are correctly tightened to torque in order to avoid damage to the vehicle.

PowerVal Calibre Fuses
Designed for high current circuit protection. They are used to protect starter cables. Ideal for starter & alternator connections. These fuses allow the starter or winch to operate without blowing the fuse however they will open in case of a direct short.
For one particular brand, specs are as follows
Continuous Rated Current 180Amps CAL.5, Minimum Melt current - 700Amps
Maximum melt current - 2000Amps
Whereas a 180Amp CAL.4 Min Melt current is 600Amps, Max 2000Amps
Hope that explains it to some extent & they are fitted as standard see Pic
Cheers

Because of the tremendous current that would be drawn by the starter motor if it was locked, many manufactures fit this type of fuse to prevent damage and risk of fire if an attempt was made to start the vehicle in gear. For this reason, it's often known as the "Idiot Fuse"

Several manufacturers have the fuse built into the engine earth lead.

I am trying to jump my 2004 244 2.3 JTD Ducato and this fuse plate makes things quite difficult to get to the positive terminal. I would assume one doesn't want the clip of the jumper cable to touch the plate in any way. If I need to change the battery how does one remove this plate? Is it attached to the terminal?
Thx,
Andrew

see the previous picture for its method of attachment to battery terminal

I managed to reach around and get to the terminal and took the whole thing off. Serviced and charged the battery and it started up like a champ.

FreeSpirit said:

- Check that the fuses on the power supply casing are intact; change any fuses that are damaged as indicated below:
1. Undo the retaining nut and remove the fuse concerned:
(1a) - F73, 50A
(1b) - F72, 70A
(1c) - F71, 80A
(1d) - F70, 150A
(1e) - PowerVAL fuse, CAL4
It is very important to make sure that the nuts securing the fuses are correctly tightened to torque in order to avoid damage to the vehicle.

PowerVal Calibre Fuses
Designed for high current circuit protection. They are used to protect starter cables. Ideal for starter & alternator connections. These fuses allow the starter or winch to operate without blowing the fuse however they will open in case of a direct short.
For one particular brand, specs are as follows
Continuous Rated Current 180Amps CAL.5, Minimum Melt current - 700Amps
Maximum melt current - 2000Amps
Whereas a 180Amp CAL.4 Min Melt current is 600Amps, Max 2000Amps
Hope that explains it to some extent & they are fitted as standard see Pic
Cheers

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I see this is an old thread. But do you know what the correct torque settings are for these fuses?