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Old 06-02-2009, 11:44 PM   #1 (permalink)
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hey i installed my h-10 hid kit in my fog lights tonight and i keep blowing the fuse . i blew 2 fuses. its a 10 amp fuse. so than i ran out of 10 amps and only had a 20 amp and put it in there. but im afraid im gonna fry the wires.. has this happened to anyone with blowing fuses?
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hey i installed my h-10 hid kit in my fog lights tonight and i keep blowing the fuse . i blew 2 fuses. its a 10 amp fuse. so than i ran out of 10 amps and only had a 20 amp and put it in there. but im afraid im gonna fry the wires.. has this happened to anyone with blowing fuses?


2 things, the neon SRT uses an 880 bulb style for the fogs (all other SRT's use H10).

This is why you really should use a relay harness to prevent issues with blowing fuese etc. The factory wiring wasn't meant to carry the type of load the ballast create upon initial fireup (23,000v & 15a each). A relay harness is $25 -$30. Replacing fried wiring is gonna cost a lot more, I can guarantee it!
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so if i buy a relay it will work ? ... also do u think i will need a relay for the headlights?

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You need a relay for ANY HID kit, not just fogs.
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no wat im sayin is i need to get 2 relays ? one for fogs one for headlights ? or they both can plug into one?
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no wat im sayin is i need to get 2 relays ? one for fogs one for headlights ? or they both can plug into one?

Yes, a relay harness for both head & fogs (2 relay harness's total).
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has anyone put 20 amp fuses in there fog lights and it worked fine?
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thats a bad idea
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ha im gonna get bashed for this
i just upgraded from 10 to 15. i have had HID's for over a year now with no problems
no relays and still goin strong!
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That may be, but it's still not a good idea. When your multi-switch goes, you will change your tune.
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No relays here. Popped 10 fuses at first it was a bad ballast contacted the seller and he replaced the bad ballast 5 months and nothing, but pure 6k & 4k action
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i still cant believe ppl dont run a relay... that multi function switch and wiring wont hold up for to long
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i still cant believe ppl dont run a relay... that multi function switch and wiring wont hold up for to long

ive had mine going for 14 months with about 3-4 hours of use at night and nothing wrong here! everything works fine!
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ive had mine going for 14 months with about 3-4 hours of use at night and nothing wrong here! everything works fine!

You could theoretically play Russian Roulette forever too, but that doesn't mean that it's a good idea. Basically, you're taking a gamble. The fact that it works now, doesn't mean that it will work in 12 months, 1 month, or even 1 week.
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You could theoretically play Russian Roulette forever too, but that doesn't mean that it's a good idea. Basically, you're taking a gamble. The fact that it works now, doesn't mean that it will work in 12 months, 1 month, or even 1 week.

i understand the risk im playin with it. ive actually looked into getting some relays just really never thought of it since its been so long with very little problems its been going good and to me HID's are getting old. ive been thinkin of putting normal bulbs back in and sellin them off
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