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Old Jan 13, 2024 | 06:46 PM
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Fuse issue

Hello-new to group! Thank you for your help! I have a 2001 F350 SuperDuty, and the #8 fuse (under the hood) keeps burning out. It is a 15 amp fuse - is it ok to use a 20 amp?
 
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Old Jan 13, 2024 | 07:53 PM
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- is it ok to use a 20 amp?
Only if you wish to risk letting the magic smoke out of your wiring.

 
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No. Fuses only blow when something is broken. Find the problem.
 
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Old Jan 13, 2024 | 10:28 PM
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I burned my truck down post in the future..

You only ever replace a fuse once...
Sometimes stuff happens. Find and fix the problem.
The fuse is the magic smoke preventer.
 
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