Fuse issue

supsa

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Location

seattle

• Apr 9, 2008

• #1

Put two new lights under the jeep and now my fuse keeps blowing. Got higher amp fuses and same thing. Can I bypass the fuse or will it do harm? Tried to serch but no luck. Thanks

 

Shorty

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on the beach in Ocean View, VA

• Apr 9, 2008

• #2

double/triple check all wiring-- bypassing a higher amp fuse than the system was designed to use is asking for a visit from the local fire department.

 

supsa

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Location

seattle

• Apr 9, 2008

• #3

Wiring is good. Does a 6 amp fuse sound right then? It came to me second hand so not sure on correct amps

 

Shorty

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on the beach in Ocean View, VA

• Apr 9, 2008

• #4

It would depend entirely on what the wiring in the harness will support and what the demand of the items needs. 6A is a relatively small fuse, but without knowing what the circuit is designed to support, I'm at a loss.

 

supsa

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Location

seattle

• Apr 9, 2008

• #5

Just talked to a guy that told me that the wiring should hold a 30amp but I only needed a 15. So its all worked out. Lights are on and still low amps. Thanks

 

Shorty

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on the beach in Ocean View, VA

• Apr 9, 2008

• #6

:clap::clap::clap:

 

5-90

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Location

Hammerspace

• Apr 9, 2008

• #7

Simple question - what wattage are the bulbs? Watts = volts x amps. Use a nominal 12 volts if you're going the other way (amps = watts/volts,) as it gives you a little safety room.