The Central Hub for DSM Community and Information

For 1990-1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse, Eagle Talon, Plymouth Laser, and Galant VR-4 Owners. This is where the DSM platform history is documented and archived. Log in to help us in our mission, and to remove most ads from the browsing experience.

Headlamp fuse causing low voltage

This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, and others.

crazyquik22023

10+ Year Contributor
641
6
Sep 14, 2008
Akron, Ohio
I am having a problem where my 40 amp headlamp fuse in the engine bay is causing a voltage drop. If I have the fuse pulled my autometer volt gauge will read 14.2-14.9 while driving and will not drop below 14 volts with fans full on. I also don't have the wire hooked up from the alternator to the ECU so it charges at 14.7 at all times. The brake and battery light also stay on when the fuse is pulled. When I have the fuse in the car will be at 14 volts when starting and will slowly drop and hold around 13 volts while driving with fans full on. I also have my headlights run on a separate switch so it doesn't really make any sense why this would be happening. I have a multi-meter and I have some electrical knowledge. Any ideas or input would help. Thanks
 
Add Value - Be Respectful - No Trolling - No Misinformation - Participate Often!
Support Vendors who Support the DSM Community

Build Thread Updates

Latest Classifieds

Back
Top