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Subject:headlight fuse blowing 1984 Westy
From:Leo Lipert
Date:Sun, 3 Apr 2011 14:57:25 -0700

Hello All,

    I have a puzzling situation. A couple of years ago I relayed the
headlights and have enjoyed zero problems related to them until lately. I've
been smelling something hot with the headlights on, and when I feel the fuse
panel, something is very hot. Due to melting of the plastic fuse panell,
I've had to replace the ceramic fuse with the following:

*http://tinyurl.com/4xwylgo*

It came with a 30 amp fuse, so that's what I've been running. When I put a
10amp fuse in, it blows.

I have a meter, but this electrical stuff can be a real challenge for me.

What size fuse should I be using, and where should I look for potential
short circuits?

Thanks, Leo

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