5A Fuse Keeps Popping
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5A Fuse Keeps Popping
I have a fuse holder, currently with a 5A blade fuse, plugged into the "accessory" tap/port on the interior fuse box. Now connected to this fuse holder is my PLX AFR gauge, my V1 radar detector, and some heated seats. I need to confirm, but each item may have its own fuse before coming together to the 5A fuse holder going into the tap -- hopefully the configuration makes sense.
Everything works fine, but usually when I turn on the passenger heated seat (can't recall if the driver's has to be on too), the 5A fuse pops.
How should I remedy this? I can't simply add a bigger fuse (say 10A) at the fuse holder without any cause for concern can I?
Everything works fine, but usually when I turn on the passenger heated seat (can't recall if the driver's has to be on too), the 5A fuse pops.
How should I remedy this? I can't simply add a bigger fuse (say 10A) at the fuse holder without any cause for concern can I?
#2
It depends on the size of the wire and what kind of amperage the heated seats draw. I'm sure they're pulling more than 5 amps. You should run them on their own circuit, either right from the battery with a fuse next to the connector, or off a higher amperage feed from the fuse box.
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It depends on the size of the wire and what kind of amperage the heated seats draw. I'm sure they're pulling more than 5 amps. You should run them on their own circuit, either right from the battery with a fuse next to the connector, or off a higher amperage feed from the fuse box.
Thanks for the input guys!
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your heated seats are drawing more than 5A. You could use a 10A fuse (for all devices) and see if that works. If the fuse still pops, you should run a wire from the battery (with a fuse at the battery) and then relay it into the ignition lead.
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Originally Posted by Will' timestamp='1328047896' post='21370866
Each seat will draw a max. of 5A. You need a 10A circuit or better yet, 15A for all those devices if you insist on running them on the same circuit.
Thanks for the input fellas!