An interesting point. I suppose you are correct but I was thinking that with
the new wiring harness the most likely sourse of a short would be in the light
fixtures in the trunk so I though putting a fuse before them in line was a good
idea. From that point forward to the power source there is the switch and
flasher unit and then the main fuse block. So, where would you put the fuses
in this brake light-turn signal circuit without opening up the new harness in
the engine bay?
Ron
-----Original Message-----
From: Alan Schultz <alan@andysnet.net>
Sent: Sep 20, 2005 3:59 PM
To: "Ronald A. Fine" <ronfineesq@earthlink.net>
Cc: Joe Farley <Joe@farley.net>, Healeys@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Halogen tail lights
Ron,
The primary purpose of a fuse is to protect against dead shorts in the
wiring which would cause the insulation to melt and result in a fire.
If the fuses are in the trunk they will not protect against a short from
that point forward. The fuses should be as close to the power source as
possible. This holds true for all fusing of circuits.
Alan
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Watertown, WI
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