how often does ur fuse blown out?
08-24-2003, 11:51 PM
#1
how often does ur fuse blown out?
for some reason, my fuse gets blown out about every 3 months. either the tails or brakes. i donno runnin hyperwhite won't affect much since it's runnin the same voltage, except it's brighter. but it does makes me wonder wat the hell is goin on? kinda frustratin as well... anybody going thru the same situation?
08-25-2003, 12:23 AM
#2
Re: how often does ur fuse blown out?
Originally posted by happyricefob
for some reason, my fuse gets blown out about every 3 months. either the tails or brakes. i donno runnin hyperwhite won't affect much since it's runnin the same voltage, except it's brighter. but it does makes me wonder wat the hell is goin on? kinda frustratin as well... anybody going thru the same situation?
for some reason, my fuse gets blown out about every 3 months. either the tails or brakes. i donno runnin hyperwhite won't affect much since it's runnin the same voltage, except it's brighter. but it does makes me wonder wat the hell is goin on? kinda frustratin as well... anybody going thru the same situation?
For some reason when I rewired mine. The fuses would only last me a couple of weeks. I know rewired them back to stock and don't have any problems.
08-25-2003, 01:32 AM
#4
Originally posted by optimus310
did you rewired your corners?
For some reason when I rewired mine. The fuses would only last me a couple of weeks. I know rewired them back to stock and don't have any problems.
did you rewired your corners?
For some reason when I rewired mine. The fuses would only last me a couple of weeks. I know rewired them back to stock and don't have any problems.
Originally posted by Nismo
are you replacing them with correct fuses? or maybe the ones you keep putting in is rated smaller amp
are you replacing them with correct fuses? or maybe the ones you keep putting in is rated smaller amp
08-25-2003, 01:54 AM
#5
Are you using Buss?
I havent had any problems with them and I had some pretty good (powerwise) rewires going, but my friends have had some problems. I just double checked all the connections and such and he really hasnt had a problem yet.
The cheap bulk Napa Fuses seem to last a long time aswell, but the normal retail packages are just Buss fuses with a Napa (and Buss) label.
If it just doesnt seem to stop, you might want to find the current each item is drawing and make sure the fuse is rated for it.
I havent had any problems with them and I had some pretty good (powerwise) rewires going, but my friends have had some problems. I just double checked all the connections and such and he really hasnt had a problem yet.
The cheap bulk Napa Fuses seem to last a long time aswell, but the normal retail packages are just Buss fuses with a Napa (and Buss) label.
If it just doesnt seem to stop, you might want to find the current each item is drawing and make sure the fuse is rated for it.
08-25-2003, 02:01 AM
#6
You said the bulbs were running brighter? They could be higher wattage?
Sounds like you're having nuisance blows. They don't blow instantaneously because you're not exceeding the fuse rating, however you could be running close to it. With time, the fuse characteristics slowly deteriorate, leading to a nuisance blow.
Pull the bulbs out and look at the wattage printed on the sleeve. Compare it to the stock bulbs or the owner's manual. I've seen APC bulbs 1156/7 that draw more than stock wattage, your hyperwhites could be the same.
Sounds like you're having nuisance blows. They don't blow instantaneously because you're not exceeding the fuse rating, however you could be running close to it. With time, the fuse characteristics slowly deteriorate, leading to a nuisance blow.
Pull the bulbs out and look at the wattage printed on the sleeve. Compare it to the stock bulbs or the owner's manual. I've seen APC bulbs 1156/7 that draw more than stock wattage, your hyperwhites could be the same.
08-25-2003, 03:30 PM
#7
Originally posted by pocketrocket
You said the bulbs were running brighter? They could be higher wattage?
Sounds like you're having nuisance blows. They don't blow instantaneously because you're not exceeding the fuse rating, however you could be running close to it. With time, the fuse characteristics slowly deteriorate, leading to a nuisance blow.
Pull the bulbs out and look at the wattage printed on the sleeve. Compare it to the stock bulbs or the owner's manual. I've seen APC bulbs 1156/7 that draw more than stock wattage, your hyperwhites could be the same.
You said the bulbs were running brighter? They could be higher wattage?
Sounds like you're having nuisance blows. They don't blow instantaneously because you're not exceeding the fuse rating, however you could be running close to it. With time, the fuse characteristics slowly deteriorate, leading to a nuisance blow.
Pull the bulbs out and look at the wattage printed on the sleeve. Compare it to the stock bulbs or the owner's manual. I've seen APC bulbs 1156/7 that draw more than stock wattage, your hyperwhites could be the same.
and yea, my corner lights did blow out few times, but not as much as my brake lights.
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