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2004 HONDA CRV
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COOTTS
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can i increase a 15w cigarette lighter adapter fuse to 20 or 25w?
Feb 21, 2011 at 3:44 PM
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KHLOW2008
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You can but not advisable. The wires for the circuit would not be protected if the amperage is too high and instead of the fuse blowing, you might have the wireharness and even vehicle burning out in case of any short circuiting.
Feb 21, 2011 at 4:45 PM
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