[Foolios]

I was looking at the fuses and noted that the fog/daytime running lamps were on a 10A fuse. I was thinking, wow, this could be using a lot of juice.
Could I pull that fuse to conserve some power?

That got me thinking about whether there are a few other things I could pull the fuse on to save power, like:
1) Fog/Daytime Running Lights: 10A (already mentioned)
2) The TPM:7.5A
3) Premium Sound Amplifier(for the radio?): 20A
4)Sound Generator - Unknown Amperage and fuse size - Unknown what Fuse Number this might be assigned to.

Opinions and advice appreciated.

 

[jwight]

Sounds like the stories I used to hear when cars had generators and people waited until it was almost pitch black to turn on their headlights because they wanted to "save gas"..... Whatever the electric load is from those items it has a negligible effect on your battery or engine.

 

[OliverB]

If your DRLs are LED, they draw negligeable amps and the dogs would only draw amps if turned on. I really wouldn’t bother with any of this.

 

[MB DNA]

I was looking at the fuses and noted that the fog/daytime running lamps were on a 10A fuse. I was thinking, wow, this could be using a lot of juice.
Opinions and advice appreciated.

Personally, daytime running lights might just save your life - think I will leave those burning! Oh, and if you currently get an insurance discount for running lights may want to make sure you replace the fuse BEFORE the accident investigation begins?

"JUICE" is NOT worth the squeeze. None of these "conservation measures" will provide any meaningful bump in the 68 mile range? :shrug:

ED is a purpose built appliance complete with safety features and creature comforts - enjoy the ride . . .

 

[Foolios]

Thanks for the advice. Wasn't sure what the draw was. I know that fused doesn't mean it's going to draw that much. But I was curious.

Thanks again.