Mending fuse wire?

HelsW

Hello...is it ever possible to repair the snapped fuse wire that connects some engines to the tender containing the battery? Thank you for any suggestions.

Super

Ah, a very common problem. Do you have access and know how to use a Soldering Gun?

BTW...welcome to BluePlasticTracks. 🙂

HelsW

Thank you!

No, but could ask around to see if I know anyone who has one. It looks too fine and fiddly to attempt to trim the plastic wire casing. Presumably if someone knows how to do it, it's fairly quick and simple fix...? Just wanted to know it could be done!

Doesn't matter how much I tell my children not to set them off at the top of the stairs etc... the problem is they would happily play with them broken, but it really bugs me and I want to fix them all the time!

leylandvictory2

you probably have to replace the entire red wire and solder it back.

ripley802

I agree, replace the wire completely vs trying to solder or splice the connection where it couples. These types are not all that difficult to repair, but as Super said, you will need a soldering iron, solder, and assorted tools, like screw drivers, pliers, etc..

Super

Yes, it is much better to replace the whole wire if possible as trying to re-attach the broken wire only shortens it and will surely keep breaking. Additionally making the new wire a tad bit longer should help with slack at the coupling so its next trip down the stairs won't result in another separation. Now that you have James apart this far, why not go just a bit further and remove the motor assembly to see where the wire connects so you know exactly what you have to do. I suggest you take pictures as you remove parts so you know where everything goes back easier. Also when installing a new wire, make sure you thread it through the hole in the white coupler before soldering the last connection. No matter what, you can always come back here as we are always willing to help.

HelsW

Brilliant thank you so much everyone.

I have discovered my nephew has all the soldering kit, and he is really good at this sort of thing, so I'll ask him to help me!

Super

Come back and let us know how it went.