Help! Blown fuse!

05 Cayuse · 07-25-2006, 12:12 AM

I just blew the fuse for my pony fog lights. No clue why, they just blew. I've used them alot since I installed them last winter. It was one of West Coast Perf's kits before they went belly up. It uses a 15 amp in-line fuse. If anyone has access to a service manual, what amp fuse does the factory setup use? Two 12 volt fog lights seems like they would take a 20 amp fuse to me. Any help would be appreciated.

mindfury · 07-25-2006, 12:36 AM

Most fuses have the amperage rating printed right on 'em... should be able to just take it out and find an equivalent...

blackfoot · 07-25-2006, 12:50 AM

if they rec'd a 15 iw ould use a 15, if you use a 20a, you may end up blowing your lights

afixer · 07-25-2006, 12:57 AM

check all your connections. make sure they are ok also if it is the cheepo glas fuse in the plastic holder they get pretty hot. o would switch to the flat stle holder. also make sur you have a good ground. i remember someone else having probs with that kit.

05 Cayuse · 07-25-2006, 03:04 AM

Thanks for the tip on the flat fuse holder. I'd still like to hear what the factory fuse size is for the pony fogs if anyone has a service manual. Thanks.

afixer · 07-25-2006, 03:25 AM

here

05 Cayuse · 07-25-2006, 03:41 AM

Thanks Afixer! That's awesome. Once again you folks are a great resource. Looks like a 15 amp is what's called for. But I'll take your suggestion and replace the cheapy glass tube in plastic for the flat fuse holder. I checked the whole system for loose wires and everything looks o.k. I think the tube type just overheated because the translucent white fuse holder looks like it got cooked brown at one end.

afixer · 07-25-2006, 04:24 AM

no prob glad i was here to help.