At least if you blow a fuse, the headlights still work.
They are unfused originally.
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| Author: | glenndunn [ Sun Oct 16, 2016 6:47 am ] |
| Post subject: | Fuse ratings |
While I was wiring up my black box to the fuse box recently I noticed my two fuses were only 20 amps and when I looked the Electrical section of the workshop manual it stated 35 amps, is this correct ? |
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Sun Oct 16, 2016 7:09 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Fuse ratings |
Yes, 35 is correct. 20 are too small. |
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| Author: | glenndunn [ Sun Oct 16, 2016 8:36 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Fuse ratings |
Thanks again Dr |
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| Author: | Convertible Mini [ Sun Oct 16, 2016 7:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Fuse ratings |
What is there in a standard mini that requires 35 Amp to run? 35 amps it too high and unsafe even though it was the manufacturer's idea. 20 amps is ample and safer. |
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| Author: | gtogreen1969 [ Sun Oct 16, 2016 8:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Fuse ratings |
The original fuses were Lucas 17/35, designed to run at 17 amps continuous and will go up to 35 amps before blowing in 1 second. The 20 amp AGC will run at 20 amps and blow at 40 amps in 1 second. Either one will be fine. |
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| Author: | glenndunn [ Mon Oct 17, 2016 6:54 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Fuse ratings |
Seems to be a couple of different thoughts here, should I change them to 35 amps or leave them as is |
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| Author: | Hobson [ Mon Oct 17, 2016 9:00 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Fuse ratings |
The way I see it, what do you want to go first the fuse or component. If 20 is working then use 20, if they are blowing you can try a 35, or something is wrong. |
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| Author: | deluxe67 [ Mon Oct 17, 2016 9:03 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Fuse ratings |
Got 20's in mine, no problems so far (3 years?) |
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Mon Oct 17, 2016 9:03 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Fuse ratings |
At least if you blow a fuse, the headlights still work. They are unfused originally.
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| Author: | Mick [ Mon Oct 17, 2016 9:09 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Fuse ratings |
So was the ignition! I suppose the thinking was if it couldn't drive home, then let it burn 
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| Author: | glenndunn [ Tue Oct 18, 2016 6:54 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Fuse ratings |
Thanks all I think I will leave the 20 amp fuses in and see what happens |
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| Author: | 9YaTaH [ Tue Oct 18, 2016 7:01 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Fuse ratings |
glenndunn wrote: Thanks all I think I will leave the 20 amp fuses in and see what happens but keep some spare "factory recommended" fuses in the car 
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