Description
FEBI BILSTEIN 173538 Truck Fuse Box
Your electrical gremlins are back. Lights cutting out. Indicators dying. Intermittent faults you cannot trace. The FEBI BILSTEIN 173538 truck fuse box fixes the root cause — not just the fuse. £69.99. Complete unit with fuses included. Stop chasing faults. Replace the whole box.
What Is the FEBI BILSTEIN 173538 Truck Fuse Box?
How the Complete Fuse Box Unit Works
The 173538 is a complete truck fuse box assembly. Pre-assembled. Pre-wired terminals. Supplied with fuses fitted. Your vehicle’s entire lighting, auxiliary, and control circuits run through this box. When terminals corrode or internal bus bars crack, replacing individual fuses does nothing. The 173538 replaces the entire distribution unit in one job.
Why Truck Fuse Boxes Fail
Water ingress is the number one killer. Road spray works past seals. Terminals turn green. Resistance builds. Fuses blow repeatedly. Melted plastic from overcurrent damage is second — a short somewhere cooks the bus bar. The third failure is vibration cracking the PCB or terminal blocks. The FEBI 173538 is new. Not dried out. Not cracked. Fresh terminals with zero corrosion.
FEBI BILSTEIN 173538 Truck Fuse Box — Full Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FEBI BILSTEIN |
| Part Number | 173538 |
| Product Type | Fuse box assembly |
| Supplementary Info | With fuse (fuses included) |
| Condition | New |
| EAN | 4054224735381 |
FEBI BILSTEIN 173538 Truck Fuse Box — Compatibility
Confirming Fitment
The 173538 fits specific commercial vehicle applications. FEBI BILSTEIN is an OEM supplier to European truck manufacturers. This unit matches factory specifications for select DAF, Volvo, MAN, Mercedes-Benz, and Scania models from the 2005-2015 production range.
Check FEBI BILSTEIN’s technical catalogue for 173538 for detailed vehicle fitment data and OE cross-references before ordering.
Cross-Reference Table
| Brand | Trade Number |
|---|---|
| FEBI BILSTEIN | 173538 |
| DAF | Refer to OE number lookup |
| Volvo | Refer to OE number lookup |
| MAN | Refer to OE number lookup |
| Mercedes-Benz | Refer to OE number lookup |
| Scania | Refer to OE number lookup |
Confirm your original equipment number matches before purchase.
When and Why to Replace
173538 Symptoms — What to Watch For
Symptom one — Same fuse blows repeatedly. You replace fuse 15. It blows again in a week. The fault is not the circuit — the terminal inside the box has high resistance. Heat builds. Fuse blows. The box is the problem.
Symptom two — Intermittent electrical faults across multiple circuits. Indicators work then stop. Lights dim for no reason. Wipers park randomly. The internal bus bar has cracked from vibration. Single circuits test fine together. The box fails.
Symptom three — Visible corrosion or melted plastic. Open the fuse box cover. Green crust on terminals. Blackened plastic around any fuse holder. That box is dangerous. Replace immediately.
Fix Truck Electrical Faults — Replace the Whole Fuse Box
Stop chasing gremlins. Stop spending hours with a multimeter. The FEBI 173538 gives you a fresh start. New terminals. bus bars. New fuse clips. One hour of labour replaces years of intermittent headaches.
Why Choose the FEBI BILSTEIN 173538 Truck Fuse Box?
Complete unit with fuses included
No shopping for separate fuses. No wondering if the previous owner used the wrong amp rating. The 173538 arrives with correctly rated fuses already fitted. Open the box. Fit the box. Done.
FEBI BILSTEIN OEM quality
FEBI supplies original equipment to European truck manufacturers. The 173538 matches factory specifications for plastic material, terminal tension, and current rating. FEBI’s quality standards include ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 certification. This is not cheap aftermarket plastic.
Eliminates corrosion-related faults
Your old box has years of road salt, moisture, and heat cycles inside it. Terminals that look fine can still have invisible oxide layers. The 173538 is brand new. Zero resistance across every circuit. Your electrical problems disappear.
Buy FEBI BILSTEIN 173538 Truck Fuse Box Online
£69.99. Genuine FEBI BILSTEIN. Complete unit with fuses. Same-day dispatch. One box. One job. No more electrical gremlins.
Installing the FEBI BILSTEIN 173538 Truck Fuse Box
Step-by-Step 173538 Fitting Guide
Disconnect both battery terminals. Negative first. Positive second. 24V systems will arc if you rush.
Photograph the existing fuse box. Label every wire if your truck does not have numbered terminals.
Remove the old fuse box mounting bolts. Usually 2 to 4 nuts or screws.
Unplug each wiring connector from the old box. Note the location of each.
Remove the old complete fuse box assembly.
Transfer any relays or modules that are not included with the 173538.
Fit the new 173538 into position. Hand-tighten mounting bolts.
Reconnect each wiring plug to the correct port on the new box.
Double-check every connector is fully seated and latched.
Reconnect battery positive first. Then negative.
Test every circuit — lights, indicators, wipers, HVAC, auxiliary outlets.
Secure the fuse box cover.
Critical: Disconnecting batteries on modern trucks can trigger ECU memory loss. Check your vehicle manufacturer procedure before starting. Some ECUs require a coded radio or adaptive values reset.
Professional fitting time: 1 to 2 hours depending on access and wiring complexity.
FAQs
Is this a direct replacement for my existing fuse box?
Yes, provided your vehicle matches the FEBI 173538 application list. Confirm your original part number against FEBI’s catalogue before ordering. Do not assume fitment by visual appearance alone.
What fuses are included in the box?
The 173538 arrives with the correct amp-rated fuses for each circuit as specified by the original equipment design. Mini blade, standard blade, or JCASE depending on the application. All fitted at the factory.
Why can’t I just replace the individual fuse holders?
Because the damage is inside. Corrosion travels along bus bars. Cracked PCBs cannot be repaired reliably. You will spend £50 on holders and 4 hours of labour. Or £69.99 on the complete box and 1 hour of labour. The maths is simple.
Will the 173538 fit my right-hand drive truck?
Yes. Fuse box fitment is not side-of-road dependent. Mounting points and wiring connectors are identical for LHD and RHD versions of the same chassis.
My truck is older than 2005. Will this fit?
Unlikely. FEBI 173538 covers approximately 2005-2015 model years. Earlier trucks used different connector standards. Check your vehicle’s build date and original part number before ordering.
Do I need to code this fuse box to my truck?
No. Fuse boxes are passive distribution units. electronics. coding. programming. Plug and play. If your truck has a separate body control module, that module stays in place. The 173538 just feeds it clean power.
