Fuse 22 removal tool

Fuse 22 removal tool

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rick-derby-

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1,105 posts

193 months

Saturday 5th December 2009
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I have sourced a safe proper tool that will help with the safe removal and refitting of blade fuses, as myself and Kay are suffering with an acute attack of Christmas spirit, We are going to give away 100 to any Aston owner who wants one, I will also include the info on how to find and remove fuse 22,

Just pm your address and we will do the rest, no marketing material, you will not be added to any email database, no catch, completely free,

We expect to receive stock end of next week (11,12,2009), Why are we giving them away, because the thought of people using metal objects in a fuse box fills me with dread, if dropped could cause serious damage secondly because of the kindness of so many owners on this forum, we had a really special open day that made so many disadvantaged children
smile, also to all the customers who have shown us so much support, just a little way of saying thanks,

The tool does not just have to be used for fuse 22 it can be used on any blade fuse, even if it is not in an Aston

Merry Christmas to all from Rick and Kay,

Edited by rick-derby- on Saturday 5th December 19:37

MarsellusWallace

1,180 posts

207 months

Saturday 5th December 2009
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I used a flat blade screwdriver on mine,pivoted on fuse 21.just popped right out!

rick-derby-

Original Poster:

1,105 posts

193 months

Saturday 5th December 2009
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MarsellusWallace said:
I used a flat blade screwdriver on mine,pivoted on fuse 21.just popped right out!
That will work, and as you were obviously careful you didn't short anything out, Marsellus that is not a dig, and it worked for you but i will never recommend using a metallic item in a fuse box, a slip or drop can or will damage electrical components, or in it's worst form an electrical fire, unlikely but possible, please safety first,

MarsellusWallace

1,180 posts

207 months

Saturday 5th December 2009
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To be fair it's one of the only car related jobs that I've done that hasn't ended in disaster-I'm a bit ham fisted that way!

rick-derby-

Original Poster:

1,105 posts

193 months

Saturday 5th December 2009
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okay that's five gone only got to find ninety five more,

AMD1

342 posts

192 months

Saturday 5th December 2009
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Thanks Santa, but I have had my tubes cut and tied, but due to your genorosity we should hear the sound of the Aston the way it should be!

WantanewV12V

580 posts

208 months

Sunday 6th December 2009
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rick-derby- said:
okay that's five gone only got to find ninety five more,
Thanks Rick - appreciate the offer. I can't wait to hear what the V12 sound like without the fuse. It's difficult to imagine it being better.

rick-derby-

Original Poster:

1,105 posts

193 months

Tuesday 8th December 2009
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I have now had requests for just over a quarter of what i am receiving so still plenty to be had, we will start posting them hopefully by the end of this week

freddie4

31 posts

184 months

Tuesday 8th December 2009
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I had the valves wired on the V8V. and now have the V12 ... I never considered fuse22. Is it also possible and does it make that much difference ?

rick-derby-

Original Poster:

1,105 posts

193 months

Tuesday 8th December 2009
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the facts are you do lose some low end torque, not enough to notice, the beautiful sound that starts at over 3000 rpm, will come in straight after tick over, the emissions warning message is not triggered, but a code is stored in the ecu, decorking is the best permanent method of disconnecting the valves, but for choice as to have the valves open or not the easiest is removing and refitting fuse 22 as required,

here is a link with more info also from this it shows how and where to remove fuse 22

http://www.derbymotorservices.com/faq/questions/3/...

freddie4

31 posts

184 months

Tuesday 8th December 2009
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Thanks for the info Rick .... I guess when in sports mode it would sound even louder ? biggrin

rick-derby-

Original Poster:

1,105 posts

193 months

Monday 14th December 2009
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I now have the tool in stock, so we will start posting today, we still have about 30 left, so if anybody else wants one please let me know,


GlynMo

1,140 posts

255 months

Monday 14th December 2009
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Rick, might it be an idea to have instructions on how to remove F22 on the Roadster on your website? This isn't selfishness, I've done mine, but if a coupé owner needs guidance on how to do it, so might a Roadster owner.

Just a thought.

hussar10a

449 posts

220 months

Tuesday 15th December 2009
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Got my tweezers today thanks Rick, once i get the boot unfrozen am going to put 22 back in just so i can take it out again without using the edge of the ignition key !!!!!! (Know how you LOVE that metal/fuse combination !!)

rick-derby-

Original Poster:

1,105 posts

193 months

Wednesday 16th December 2009
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we have now posted to everyone who asked, if for any reason you do not receive yours over the next couple of days please let me know and I will resend just in case I have missed somebody, we still have a few left if anybody else would like one,

IM NUTS2

585 posts

182 months

Wednesday 16th December 2009
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rick-derby- said:
we have now posted to everyone who asked, if for any reason you do not receive yours over the next couple of days please let me know and I will resend just in case I have missed somebody, we still have a few left if anybody else would like one,
Hi Rick, mine cam in the post today thumbup

Thank's and Merry Christams to all at DMS.

Phil

Aston Annie

309 posts

182 months

Wednesday 16th December 2009
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Rick, ours arrived yesterday. Many Thanks and a Merry Christmas to all at Derby Motor Services! xmas

michael gould

5,692 posts

247 months

Wednesday 16th December 2009
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thanks Rick mine arrived today smilesmile

WantanewV12V

580 posts

208 months

Wednesday 16th December 2009
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Also received - Thanks Rick. Can't wait to the weekend.

Captain Beaky

1,389 posts

290 months

Wednesday 16th December 2009
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Got mine too. Thanks and happy Christmas thumbup