I used it on 12v battery on diesel car 3000cc,fuse of + cable may be burned, i used new unit on 12v 2600cc diesel same happen again why?
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Due to the high compression ratio of a diesel engine the starter motors of Diesel engines may draw more current than this unit can provide. Gasoline engines are typically in the 10:1 or lower range while diesel engines are almost double that. -Brad
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I still have the initial fuses. Don't move it when it's working nor after working. It needs time to get cold. If you don't do that the fuses use to break.
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Patrick: I cannot answer your question directly except to say that I looked up the spec's for your radio and it says that the vehicle power cord for this unit is rated at 5v output so it shoud work properly, (especially if the plug going into the radio fits properly). I hope this helps.... If it blows out the radio, then there is too much power going to the radio. If on the other hand, the power cord blows out and NOT the radio, then there is too much power going into the adaptor and it will blow the fuse therein. Make sure you only have 12v going into the power cord fromt he vehicle's battery. Patrick: I cannot answer your question directly except to say that I looked up the spec's for your radio and it says that the vehicle power cord for this unit is rated at 5v output so it shoud work properly, (especially if the plug going into the radio fits properly). I hope this helps.... If it blows out the radio, then there is too much power going to the radio. If on the other hand, the power cord blows out and NOT the radio, then there is too much power going into the adaptor and it will blow the fuse therein. Make sure you only have 12v going into the power cord fromt he vehicle's... » Read More Patrick: I cannot answer your question directly except to say that I looked up the spec's for your radio and it says that the vehicle power cord for this unit is rated at 5v output so it shoud work properly, (especially if the plug going into the radio fits properly). I hope this helps.... If it blows out the radio, then there is too much power going to the radio. If on the other hand, the power cord blows out and NOT the radio, then there is too much power going into the adaptor and it will blow the fuse therein. Make sure you only have 12v going into the power cord fromt he vehicle's battery. « Show Less
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We install the fuse on the positive cable (red) of the battery. We utilize a charger/inverter combination so only 1 cable connecting to battery and use a fuse that must equal or exceed the Minimum DC Fuse rating in your inverter/Charger's nameplate as recommended by the manufacturer of the inverter/charger which in our case since we use a 1500 W Inverter is 200A
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You cigarette lighter socket/Aux. Socket is likely fused with a 10, 15, 20 amp fuse. An attempt to put anything in that slot and draw meaningful power from it would instantly blow that cigarette lighter socket fuse. So no.
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I put mine in my 2010 charger and it started smoking when connecting the +1 amperage red wire... So I would be careful with this product! I did not install it.
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I agree with other responses this fuse assembly is designed for low voltage automobile and marine circuits. I would not attempt to use it in any 120VAC application
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Using this cable it works fine on my truck until I start the engine and it ramps up to charging voltage (14V+). At that point, the light on the base shuts off, there is no charging going on.
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I fused the incoming side of mine. When I put the fuse in it popped very loud. I thought something was wrong also but it did not blow the fuse and when I checked the voltage on the other wires it was a perfect 12V. Still kinda scary hooking it up but I guess it is normal.
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A charged battery for a car can produce very high current, like when starting a car. Connecting this thin cable between the 2 batteries can get very hot and cause a possible fire. With out knowing any more details, it is safer to charge the dead battery with a battery charger.
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I would always use a fuse in case the diode should fail in the panel or failure of your battery charging circuit/batteries. I've melted plenty of wires to know the value of a fuse. I also need to practice more of what i preach :)
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To keep the unit sturdy, it is a very tight fit in the 12v socket. First I would make sure that you have it pushed in far enough to make connection. If that doesn't work you could do some troubleshooting. If the red light on the device is lit when you turn your car on, then the car is charging the device and it should turn on. If it doesn't turn on then I would return the device. If the red light does not turn on and you are sure the device is plugged in all the way, as discussed earlier, try a different car or a different socket. You may have blown the fuse in your car that controls the 12v socket. This is easily replaced (read your car manual or look it up online). Hope this helps! To keep the unit sturdy, it is a very tight fit in the 12v socket. First I would make sure that you have it pushed in far enough to make connection. If that doesn't work you could do some troubleshooting. If the red light on the device is lit when you turn your car on, then the car is charging the device and it should turn on. If it doesn't turn on then I would return the device. If the red light does not turn on and you are sure the device is plugged in all the way, as discussed earlier, try a different car or a different socket. You may have blown the fuse in your car that controls the... » Read More To keep the unit sturdy, it is a very tight fit in the 12v socket. First I would make sure that you have it pushed in far enough to make connection. If that doesn't work you could do some troubleshooting. If the red light on the device is lit when you turn your car on, then the car is charging the device and it should turn on. If it doesn't turn on then I would return the device. If the red light does not turn on and you are sure the device is plugged in all the way, as discussed earlier, try a different car or a different socket. You may have blown the fuse in your car that controls the 12v socket. This is easily replaced (read your car manual or look it up online). Hope this helps! « Show Less
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The fuse is a spare in case the one in the unit blows. You have to take apart the plug that goes into the cirgarrette lighter, It just unscrews. I believe the red thing is the double sided tape so you can mount the unit to your car. I had a problem with my unit and returned it. The gauge wire was so small the unit would turn on and off caused by bumps in the road. Might also have been caused by bad electrical connections. Anyway I had a problem with the unit staying on just powering a GPS and a small MP 3 player. No real electrical load to speak of.
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You need to replace your fuse with a bigger amp fuse. Mine done the same thing when I put it in.
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If you draw too much current, it will blow the fuse. Otherwise it should run indefinitely.
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Try doing a continuity test ...(check for current) with a volt meter on each section of wire , before and after the fuse holder , there may be a broken wire somewhere.
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be sure to check 5 amp fuse on board check fuse with ohm meter out of socket have seen bad fuse