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Old Apr 2, 2001 | 02:19 PM
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My question is would there be any problems if I up the amps on a fuse. For instance putting in a 10a or 15a fuse instead of a 7.5a. thank you for any input.
Old Apr 2, 2001 | 02:22 PM
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What are you uppin the fuse on?

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My question is would there be any problems if I up the amps on a fuse. For instance putting in a 10a or 15a fuse instead of a 7.5a. thank you for any input.
Old Apr 2, 2001 | 03:33 PM
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What are you uppin the fuse on?


...Tailights which also is connected to corner lights
Old Apr 2, 2001 | 03:42 PM
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Why do you want to up the fuse for the tailights?

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...Tailights which also is connected to corner lights
Old Apr 2, 2001 | 03:45 PM
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It's not a good idea

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My question is would there be any problems if I up the amps on a fuse. For instance putting in a 10a or 15a fuse instead of a 7.5a. thank you for any input.
A fuse is a protective device. It protects the wiring on the branch circuit which it serves. If Nissan put a 7.5 amp fuse on a circuit that means the wire on that circuit is sized to safely handle 7.5 amps. If you change the fuse to a higher rating you are defeating this safety mechanism. You would probably get away with it in the short term but not in the long term. You risk ending up with a "toasted" harness and a big repair bill.
Old Apr 3, 2001 | 01:03 AM
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or like my friends car...

with a cajun style interior. fuse was replaced with a larger fuse. devices ran too hot...cooked a wire harness..which caused an electrical fire behind his dash
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