When installing HIDs...it it really recommended to upgrade the fuse for the low beams from 15A to 25A?

Thanks smile.gif

 

i did a SEARCH (type in HID) and the first thread i checked said that since both headlights have their own fuse, you can leave the fuses as is. You only have to change the fuse (IMO more of a downgrade) if both lights run off the same circuit.

 

Nope, not needed. HIDs run on 35 watts, when they ignite, they may draw up to 55 watts. Normal bulbs run on a constant 55 watts, so you really don't need to change them.

 

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put a higher rated fuse then the one the car is designed for. It's there to protect the wiring, not the electronic component.

If a fuse blows its because there was a problem with a component and the fuse stopped the wiring from burning, it did it's job. If you put in a higher rated fuse, then you are risking a electrical fire across the entire lenght of the wire. You're also risking me comming to your house and beating you up. twak.gif



If you need to get more power to a device then what the manufacturer allowed, the proper way is to install a separate line from the battery and use a relay to switch power on and off to that line.

 

So i'm guessing you dont put a higher rated fuse in joke.gif

 

Wow...thank you very much guys fing02.gif oh, what would I do without your help guys?

 

Wow, something both DTN and I strongly agree about tongue.gif fing02.gif

 

55W @ 12V = 4.5833333A Nowhere near fuse amperage.

 

No. HIDs consump less power.

If you use higher fuse - you can burn wires (burn your car)