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Old 11-09-2019, 06:08 AM   #7
flybouy
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Originally Posted by Yakburger View Post
I've added a photo that shows these circuit breakers mounted to the frame. The one I'm talking about it on the far left.
They look like auto resetting fuses. They will "trip" under high current, then cool down and reset. I don't see an age on your unit so the following may or may not be pertinent.

Disconnect the battery at the battery terminal. Remove those breakers and inspect for corrosion. As they are mounted on the front frame they are constantly being blasted with road spray. They are inexpensive to replace and I would not 'up size" the amp rating unless you are positive that it is either the incorrect size for the application, or the recommended size from the manufacturer has changed.

The breaker is a "protection device" and therefore if it fails due to excessive current then it's doing it's job. By "up sizing" the current limiting device you defeat the purpose and create a situation where you could damage/destroy the device, overheating the wires, and potentially cause a fire.

Don't compensate, find the problem and fix it.

JMHO
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