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<blockquote data-quote="ttocs" data-source="post: 1174833" data-attributes="member: 11896"><p>Was it the HIDs specifically that started it? I can't tell in your original post. If everything is fused properly it shouldn't be a problem. HIDs draw MAYBE 10-12 amps of current when they first charge and then it normally goes down to 6-7 amps of current. You stock headlight circuit is probably fused with a 25-30 amp fuse so if you didn't have the correct fuses in the system prior to the ballasts that could have been your problem. IF something were to go wrong and it started to draw something crazy, like 15 amps of current it should pop the fuse that YOU would need too install otherwise if you didn't then it has the ability too draw 30+ amps of current from the stock circuit.</p><p></p><p>I was messing with my upper intake couple of weeks ago and had to disconnect the fuel lines. I put them back on and gave them a solid tug to ensure they were seated but 5 mins into my test right with the motor died I was pretty sure I knew what it was and it was the fuel line. Popped it back on and let everything air out before I started it up again, been fine since.</p><p></p><p>Do you have, or did you have a fire ext in your old car or the car now?</p><p></p><p>Shtuff happens. What is that they say about getting bucked from the hourse? Get back on it....</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ttocs, post: 1174833, member: 11896"] Was it the HIDs specifically that started it? I can't tell in your original post. If everything is fused properly it shouldn't be a problem. HIDs draw MAYBE 10-12 amps of current when they first charge and then it normally goes down to 6-7 amps of current. You stock headlight circuit is probably fused with a 25-30 amp fuse so if you didn't have the correct fuses in the system prior to the ballasts that could have been your problem. IF something were to go wrong and it started to draw something crazy, like 15 amps of current it should pop the fuse that YOU would need too install otherwise if you didn't then it has the ability too draw 30+ amps of current from the stock circuit. I was messing with my upper intake couple of weeks ago and had to disconnect the fuel lines. I put them back on and gave them a solid tug to ensure they were seated but 5 mins into my test right with the motor died I was pretty sure I knew what it was and it was the fuel line. Popped it back on and let everything air out before I started it up again, been fine since. Do you have, or did you have a fire ext in your old car or the car now? Shtuff happens. What is that they say about getting bucked from the hourse? Get back on it.... [/QUOTE]
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