Electrical question
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Le Mans Master
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Electrical question
I upgraded my driving lights to 50w bulbs, checked all the wiring for any hot spots after I got them put in, all seemed okay but tonight when I turned them on they were fine for about 20-30 minutes then it seems like the fuse melted, they didn't just go out they dimmed first. I have put in a 15 amp fuse instead of the 10 amp that was in there but I am wondering if I am doing the wrong thing, I would hate to have to rewire the car. Any advice from someone who knows?
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I did HID fog lights in my 86 and they were fine for about a year (but not much use). Suddenly started popping fuses (10 and 15).
Had to put relays in - did one for each side.
No more issues and the flickering stopped.
Really easy to do and the old wiring will appreciate it. The chance of a fire also go down considerably.
I could take a pic of the "additions" to the FSM schematics if you need me to.
Had to put relays in - did one for each side.
No more issues and the flickering stopped.
Really easy to do and the old wiring will appreciate it. The chance of a fire also go down considerably.
I could take a pic of the "additions" to the FSM schematics if you need me to.
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Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2004
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From: Hellinois
Finalist 2020 C4 of the Year - Modified
Thanks, I appreciate the offer but I can check my fsm and figure out installation. If you would, tell me what sort of relay did you use?
Thanks.
Thanks.
