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naturalbornmudder
10-08-2009, 10:09 PM
does an in-line fuse prevent overloading the power wire running to the battery?
The_Ronster
10-08-2009, 10:24 PM
it can as long as you have the right size fuse for the wire. I am guessing this is in relation to your new lights. You should have a fuse right after the battery connection if it didnt come with factory wiring.
The Bronze
10-08-2009, 11:58 PM
The question is too generic. If you are asking if your inline fuse for your driving lights will protect the wiring from the alt to the battery, it won't. Is your question more of added load to the whole system, or just a light circuit question?
naturalbornmudder
10-09-2009, 07:25 AM
will the wire running straight from the positive side of the battery that has a 20 amp inline fuze be safe running from the battery straight to the 30 amp LED switch mounted to my dash?
I think I would rather find somewhere in the fuze box to tie it in to so that it shuts off automatically when I turn off the ignition key.
Thoughts?
The_Ronster
10-09-2009, 07:47 AM
get a bosch style fuse and tie it in so you have switched power. I used to have a couple laying around somewhere or you can get them for about $10.
The Bronze
10-09-2009, 11:02 AM
I think Ron means Relay. You switch shouldn't be running the load through it, that's what relays are for. Not only do you reduce your switches life, but you create quite a voltage drop running the voltage from the battery to the interior and then back to your lights. Get a relay. Wire power (fused) from Battery or better yet, to keep the sulfuric acid from causing the green death, wire it to your power distribution point and connect it to PIN 30. Wire from PIN 87 to your lights. Wire PIN 86 to ground. Wire PIN 85 to your switch, then from your switch to your high beam (either your multifunction switch or the main wiring out at your headlights. This will allow you to run them when you have your highbeams on (it would be silly not to have your highbeams on when you are asking for more light) and they will shut down automatically when you dim your lights (as when approaching oncoming cars). You can then use the switch to turn them off when you don't need them.
naturalbornmudder
10-09-2009, 02:14 PM
uhhh...information ovberload. Going to print out this thread and head to the garage tonight.

BTW, HID's are cool and super bright
The_Ronster
10-09-2009, 02:53 PM
Yes, I meant relay, sorry for the confusion...