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Subject:Re: 2nd battery relays & the Hella in particular
From:David Beierl
Date:Thu, 13 Dec 2001 14:59:02 -0500
At 02:44 PM 12/13/2001, G. Jetson wrote:
>I installed exactly like the instructions & when you
>turn on the ignition, the fuse pops immediately.

Before the engine is running and alternator charging?  If so, then it is
definitely wired incorrectly and it would be a good moment to stop and be
grateful for the fuse.  I take it this is a fuse built in to the relay, or
what?

>  Sean
>had the exact same problem & he feels it's the tiny
>little wires can't handle the load. I feel the same. I

No, the tiny little wires are what's limiting the total current -- however,
they may not be limiting it enough.

david

David Beierl - Providence, RI
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