No 6 Fuse

[maxcaddy]

While poking around in the fuse box in the faint hope it was something other than the Alternator, I spotted a curiosity.

No6 Fuse can be inserted either of two ways middle to IGN or middle to Bat, on mine its towards the IGN side.

Without delving into the history of whys and wherefores, could some kind soul tell me what this fuse covers, why its on mid/IGN, and what would happen if I changed it to mid/BAT. Okay, it's been like that for over 8 years but now I've spotted it, I'm curious.

Cheers 

 

[Matthew]

If you start the car and Disconnect the battery if car stays running its not your alternator if it stops it is 

[Carrotts]

If I remember correctly, It selects whether the cigarette lighter socket is powered permanently from the battery or is only powered from the ignition. 

[RichardM]

Correct Carrotts, the manual (all praise for it's accuracy!!) designates it as the rear power output (rear cig lighter); attached is list of fuse designations

Fuses.pdf

[maxcaddy]

Many thanks indeed for the answers, which cures my curiosity.

Unfortunately in fitting the alternator and poking the fuse box, another interesting anomaly has started, which I'll check again this morning, and suspect I'll be seeking advice later on .