My car wouldn't start. Shop replaced starter, but told me they weren't sure this would fix the problem. Sure enough, I drove about 100 miles and then the car would not start. However, it can be started with a 30 amp fuse with a bent paper clip stuck in it. It will also start with a 40 amp fuse in the place where the 30 amp fuse goes. I need to drive about 200 miles tomorrow. Of course, I don't want my car to catch fire. What potential damages will I cause if I drive with a 40 amp fuse where a 30 amp fuse should go?
Nope it wont cause any damage. The only potential issue is if you went with a smaller one it might (probably would) pop again. Going with a larger fuse allows it to handle more output...so there wont be any problems.
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