Feb 18, 2023
I have tried many posting to bring out the fact that FORD goofed by having our auxiliary switch which relay is connect in location #60 a 30 amp fuse in the battery distribution box( many parts $1300). That is the good news.
No for the bad news, that 30 amp fused relay is wired to a yellow solid color 1.5mm2 (16AWG that can only hold) 3.7-7 amp ampcity. say 10-20% of 360 watts. So whst can happen. 1.5mm2 heats up, like an electric stove plastic can melt since it is in a bundle coming out of the firewall from the battery junction box.
SAE is the body who tell.us what grade motor oil, etc. They tell us thousands of automobile and truck wiring standards. Attached is an older version of SAE J1292 . Current versions cost $80.00 and my dealer is cheap!
Other charts are again present here. Simple solution take out #60- 30Amp and replaced with 15 amp fuse. No brainer!
No for the bad news, that 30 amp fused relay is wired to a yellow solid color 1.5mm2 (16AWG that can only hold) 3.7-7 amp ampcity. say 10-20% of 360 watts. So whst can happen. 1.5mm2 heats up, like an electric stove plastic can melt since it is in a bundle coming out of the firewall from the battery junction box.
SAE is the body who tell.us what grade motor oil, etc. They tell us thousands of automobile and truck wiring standards. Attached is an older version of SAE J1292 . Current versions cost $80.00 and my dealer is cheap!
Other charts are again present here. Simple solution take out #60- 30Amp and replaced with 15 amp fuse. No brainer!
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