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Hello at present I drive a Vauxhall Vectra C 1.9cdti 16V 150bhp 56 plate.
I wish to add some extra lights to my vehicle, as in Angel Eyes (Halo rings) to my head lights, also some extra indicators to the door mirrors and possibly some LED strip lights to the headlights that also connect to the indicators.

My question is does anybody know if the factory fitted fuses can cope with the extra drain or do I need to add something or upgrade the fuses.

Sorry if it sounds strange or confusing.

Many Thanks in advance.
 
The fuses are there to protect your wiring from being overloaded so don't change them for higher rated ones. It could catch fire.....saying that, if it's a Vectra....it might be doing you a favour :). My main concern here is that the lights may be worth more than the car is....

If you do wish to do it then confirm your existing circuit loads, ideally a clamp meter or otherwise by calculating your existing loads in watts and converting to amps. Then you can work out what spare capacity you have. You may also need to consider your existing relays and if they can switch the additional load.
 
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