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I know there could be tons of reasons why this keeps blowing but i thought id get on here and ask just in case. Foxbody 5.0 140mph cluster 5 amp fuse blew the other day randomly. It was working perfectly fine prior to the other day. I replaced the fuse and it worked fine with the lights on for about 10 minutes and then blew (opened). Installed a 10 amps fuse to see if that would blow and of course it did in about the same amount of time. Theres most likely a short somewhere and seeing if anyone could direct me where it could possibly be given the time it takes for the fuse to open. thanks - james
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Is the dimmer on the same circut? I remember those having issues. -
ya it is... i have no interior lights so i have it always set on the brightest setting (turned up until it clicks and would illuminate the interior lights) so maybe thats a problem...idk. i have it set that way because it seems to make the instrument cluster slightly brighter. ive never had interior lights and its been that way for 6+ years.Comment
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Unplug anything on the circuit, make sure fuse doesn't blow then connect items one at a time to find which is blowing fuse.2006 Civic SI
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I see you doubled the fuse rating... Up it some more and let the magic smoke out. Im sure you'll find it then.
Keep a fire extinguisher by you...Comment
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wrap some foil around the fuse
god bless.It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men -Frederick DouglassComment
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Im pretty sure i wouldnt get any smoke from 5 extra amps...figured it out actually.Originally posted by BoostedD1 View Post
thanks for the contribution and god blessComment
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Lol
If you do, keep one battery terminal loose and carry a fire extinguisherOriginally posted by ELVIS View PostDon't worry about what you can't change.
Do the best you can with what you have.
Be honest, even if it hurts.
"Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy; Its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery" ... Winston ChurchillComment
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Originally posted by 86lxttop View Post
Meh... Whats 5 amps more...
I bet you use an empty milk gallon container as a gas can as well. Whats the worse that could possibly happen?! Oh wait.
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Horrific news out of Georgia. A 2-year-old girl lies in a medically induced coma with burns to 30 percent of her body thanks to playing on a slide with her sister. It wasn't a slide that caused the burns, but what her 4-year-old sister poured on it -- gasoline. Reportedly, the little girl decided to put gasoline on the plastic slide to make it more slippery, and then static electricity sparked a fire, igniting the 2-year-old.
Apparently the girls' 26-year-old father, Christopher Calhoun, was outside with them when he stepped inside for a moment and then heard screams. Reports say he grabbed his burning daughter and ran inside to stick her in the shower and then dialed 911.
Pictures of the scene show the pink gasoline container. It's unclear where it was stored or how the little girl got it so fast and got it into her head to pour it on the slide. But kids will do all kinds of crazy things.
For a parent, you are constantly aware that your kid could do something he or she has no idea is dangerous and in a moment everything could change. It's just constant worry. Think about all those kids we read about who manage to start the family car and drive it into homes or siblings.
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You try to kid-proof and put things out of reach that they might get into -- but, honestly, which one of us would suspect that a toddler might take gasoline and pour it onto a slide? This would most likely have never crossed my mind.
Police are reportedly treating the incident as an accident and not filing any charges. I imagine the dad must feel horrible enough already. There's only so much parents can do. You do the best you can. That's all you can do.Comment
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Not sure what an idiot 2 year old kid has to do with me...lol car is working perfectly btw. Thanks for the adviceComment
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