Electrical Trouble PONDERING...

Redbird
09-02-2002, 04:08 PM
... If I am OVERCHARGING my battery, could this be causing my electrical troubles?

Found a burnt (I think) 15A fuse on my hot lead to the N2O relay box.

HInk

TA Jack
09-02-2002, 05:08 PM
Are you using a volt blaster?

Grover
09-02-2002, 05:58 PM
Unless your alternator is putting out more than 16-17 volts, I don't believe this would be causing your problem. It is possible, since all electronic items are designed for a given range of power.

The only way your going to blow that fuse is either a short circuit to ground or you have a bad relay that is pulling more that 15 amps.

taner
09-02-2002, 06:06 PM
i would have to agree with grover, check grounds. knowing you i am sure you are quite meticulous so if it isn't a ground then it just may be the relay.
g'luck!

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Redbird
09-03-2002, 10:43 AM
Uhhhhmmmm... dumb fluck me just figured sumpin' out... EFI N2O relay requires a 25A fuse. That would be why the 15A fuse left this world and went to fuse heaven. I seen that part in the directions but didn't understand it the way it was presented... NOW I do!!! Wondered why they included a 25A fuse??!! http://web.camaross.com/bb/confused.gif

Still bought a battery/alternator voltmeter and will verify B/A voltage.

By the way... I have decided NOT to run an
MSD 6A box at this time. For the LOW doses of N2O I plan to run, I don't need to take out any timing. I'll just send my old box back to MSD for a freshening (cheap azz).

HInk

RedIrocZ-28
09-03-2002, 03:08 PM
Wow, glad you figured out your problem, Hink. I remember the day at Stanton you were having all sorts of problems... Good Work. See ya at M7? http://web.camaross.com/bb/biggrin.gif