Diode/resistor In Fusebox?

[Ryan 99]

Tucked behind my fusebox there's a black plastic holder with either a diode or a resistor in it (can't tell which without removing the glovebox and dropping the fusebox out of the way). Is this normal? I couldn't find anything on the Haynes wiring diagrams.

[dch1950 37 1 Cars]

Hi Ryan

Diodes used in this sort of area are usually used to de-spike relay coils. So, is it associated with an additional relay in, or around the fuseboard.

Dave

[Ryan 99]

This is the part I'm talking about:

 

 

 

It's not on any of the wiring diagrams. Is this a standard part, or has it been added afterwards? If original, what circuit is it fitted to (I can't put it out far enough to read the wire numbers)?

[cRaig 273 1 Cars]

Do you have aircon? Ive found something similar in the loom I am attempting to fit

[Ryan 99]

No, it was just a bog-standard 1.6 when I bought it. The only option fitted was remote central locking.

[dino20vt 3]

I've definitely seen one before and it could be to do with the driving lights but I don't know what makes me think that?!

[dch1950 37 1 Cars]

Hi Ryan,

was it a diode or a shunt resistor ?

Dave

[Ryan 99]

I pulled the fusebox out as best I could without unplugging everything, and it's a diode. One side goes to the relay in the engine bay (dim/dip relay?), the other side is connected to wire 32M, which shares a pin in the fusebox with wire 32. Neither of these wires are on any of the wiring diagrams.

[ade 4wd 11]

I can confirm it is a diode for the dim-dip relay.