Additional fuse for new stereo ?
Posted: Sat May 25, 2013 4:04 pm
I am in the process of fitting the new stereo to the MY and I noted when I pulled the last one out (an aftermarket unit) that it had fitted an additional, inline fuse for the 12v (continuous) and the 12v (switched power).
The new stereo does not come with additional fuses so it would rely on the cars standard fuses.
With this new stereo there are both the 12V continuous and switched as well as a 12v illumination power lead.
Is it the general thought to still have the additional fuses or stay with the cars own fuses in the fuse box for protection.
The cars original stereo did not have additional fuses so I am wondering (apart from piece of mind) if additional fuses are really necessary, ie, is there a good reason for extra fuses ?
I wasn't going to put an extra fuse on the illumination lead either.
The new stereo does not come with additional fuses so it would rely on the cars standard fuses.
With this new stereo there are both the 12V continuous and switched as well as a 12v illumination power lead.
Is it the general thought to still have the additional fuses or stay with the cars own fuses in the fuse box for protection.
The cars original stereo did not have additional fuses so I am wondering (apart from piece of mind) if additional fuses are really necessary, ie, is there a good reason for extra fuses ?
I wasn't going to put an extra fuse on the illumination lead either.