is it absolutely necessary to fuse

[flakko 5,000+ posts]

the alt to batt wire for the big 3? i dont feel like spending any more money.

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[LoudCrownVic 5,000+ posts]

I didn't think so..... //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/frown.gif.a3531fa0534503350665a1e957861287.gif

 

[revrider1 5,000+ posts]

I didnt fuse mine, at least not yet:uhoh: .

 

[Mr. Opportunist 10+ year member]

im unfused

 

[lilmaniac2 5,000+ posts]

if it isnt fused and that wire grounds out watch your car go up in flames //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

any wire with current on it should be fused.... and closer to the alt the better

 

[flakko 5,000+ posts]

dang...i guess i should fuse. wats another 10 bucks lol

 

[DiamondFanatic 10+ year member]

if it isnt fused and that wire grounds out watch your car go up in flames //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif
any wire with current on it should be fused.... and closer to the alt the better

Maybe that is why my car didn't come with a fuse on the alt-batt wire from the factory...

 

[amedeuce 10+ year member]

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[imaspaceguy90 10+ year member]

It wil protect you agains frying your eqipment

 

[PhatTonyDeMarco 5,000+ posts]

I have no fuse as well, neither does UnderCoverPunk. I havent had a problem, just make sure the cable isnt binding or touching any moving/hot part of the engine.

 

[ngsm13 5,000+ posts]

Just zip tie it back, and you won't have probelms. Most stock positive lead wires from the alternator are not fused //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif...

Also, I'v had mine unfused for about THREE years. No problems. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

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[dleccord 5,000+ posts]

I am unfused for almost 2 weeks..... going strong!

 

[johnecon2001 5,000+ posts]

Maybe that is why my car didn't come with a fuse on the alt-batt wire from the factory...

ummm.. smart guy. Open your fuse box under the hood... theres a fuse for the alt in there.

 

[jchancellortool 10+ year member]

What size of a fuse would you guys suggest?

 

[PhatTonyDeMarco 5,000+ posts]

What size of a fuse would you guys suggest?

The fuse will depend on what the highest amperage of current the guage of wiring you are using can handle, so what wiring are you using?